28716 — Canton, NC Home Values
Typical home value $299,546 as of June 2026 · 33rd of 34 in Asheville, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28716, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 28716 compares in the Asheville, NC area
ZIP code 28716 (Canton, NC) has a typical home value of $299,546 as of June 2026, ranking 33rd of 34 ZIP codes tracked in the Asheville, NC area, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -5.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +18.7%, from $252,291 in June 2021 to $299,546 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.5× the annual rent ($1,512/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Asheville, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Asheville.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 28716 has a population of 16,216, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 91.2% White, 4.2% two or more races, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Middle | 630 Sonoma Road, Waynesville, NC | 3.5 mi |
| Bethel Elementary | 4700 Old River Road, Canton, NC | 3.9 mi |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | 85 Morningstar Rd, Canton, NC | 5.3 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28716?
$299,546 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 28716 an expensive ZIP code in the Asheville, NC area?
28716 ranks 33rd of 34 ZIP codes in the Asheville, NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 28716 changed over the past year?
-5.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 28716?
The typical home price is 16.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,512/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 28716?
16,216, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28716?
Bethel Middle (3.5 mi), Bethel Elementary (3.9 mi), Meadowbrook Elementary (5.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 28716?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Asheville, NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.