28746 — Lake Lure, NC Home Values
Typical home value $452,442 as of June 2026 · 1st of 8 in Forest City, NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28746, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 28746 compares in the Forest City, NC area
ZIP code 28746 (Lake Lure, NC) has a typical home value of $452,442 as of June 2026, ranking 1st of 8 ZIP codes tracked in the Forest City, NC area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +35.1%, from $334,983 in June 2021 to $452,442 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Forest City, NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Forest City.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 28746 has a population of 2,734, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 89.8% White, 3.9% Black or African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% two or more races, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Lure Classical Academy | 1058 Island Creek Rd., Lake Lure, NC | 5.1 mi |
| Sunny View Elementary School | 86 Sunny View School Road, Mill Spring, NC | 7.4 mi |
| Pinnacle Elementary School | 1204 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton, NC | 8.7 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 28746?
$452,442 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 28746 an expensive ZIP code in the Forest City, NC area?
28746 ranks 1st of 8 ZIP codes in the Forest City, NC area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 28746 changed over the past year?
+1.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 28746?
2,734, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28746?
Lake Lure Classical Academy (5.1 mi), Sunny View Elementary School (7.4 mi), Pinnacle Elementary School (8.7 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 28746?
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 Forest City, 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.