The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28678 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $913 a month.
ZIP 28678 — Stony Point (CDP)
The housing market in 28678 is characterized by steady, low-volume activity typical of a rural community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited inventory rather than high demand. Most metrics, including active listings and sales counts, remain stable with no significant shifts in market sentiment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 12.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28678, Alexander County NC
Crime rates in Stony Point are generally low and consistent with rural Alexander County, remaining well below state and national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Alexander County school system, which is characterized by small-town community engagement and moderate academic performance.
The area is primarily rural with standard wildfire and wind risks typical of the North Carolina Piedmont; flood risk is localized to specific creek and river basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metro area, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale agricultural services.
Property taxes are levied by Alexander County and the state of North Carolina, with no additional municipal tax for the unincorporated Stony Point area.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Hickory or Statesville, with average commute times reflecting the rural nature of the geography.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including proximity to the Brushy Mountains and local community parks, with major shopping centers located in nearby Hickory.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses, with many residents commuting to the broader Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton MSA.
Transportation is entirely car-dependent, relying on state highways like NC-90 and US-64 for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily low-density residential, with no major commercial or high-density projects currently approved.
The Alexander County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, with revaluations occurring on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are served by the Alexander County School District and local fire/emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard, rural classification of the area.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28678 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- New Victory Lanes4.419.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.4 mi
- Sun Crest Water Park4.415.9 mi
- FearLess Adventure Park4.419.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.216.3 mi
- Rock Barn Country Club and Spa4.69 mi
- Visit Hickory NC | Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau4.615.9 mi
- Hickory Motor Speedway4.514.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.216.1 mi
- Carolina BalloonFest3.98.2 mi
- Emerald Hollow Mine4.45.7 mi
- Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area4.89.5 mi
- Jennings Park4.710.9 mi
- Southern Distilling Company4.911.5 mi
- Fort Dobbs State Historic Site4.79.4 mi
- Catawba Science Center4.416.6 mi
- Taste Full Beans4.716.9 mi
- Fort Dobbs State Historic Site4.79.4 mi
- Hickory Aviation Museum4.818.5 mi
- Murray's Mill Historic Site4.710.9 mi
- Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area4.89.5 mi
- Jennings Park4.710.9 mi
- Riverbend Park4.77 mi
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park4.49.6 mi
- Conover City Park4.712.5 mi
- Lake Norman Marina4.918.1 mi
- Lake Norman Motel4.318.6 mi
- Landing Restaurant4.318.6 mi
- Lake Hickory Pub and Marina4.718.3 mi
- Long Island Marina & Dry Storage4.611.7 mi
- Rock Barn Country Club and Spa4.69 mi
- River Oaks Golf Club4.56.2 mi
- Brushy Mountain Golf Club4.59.8 mi
- Lakewood Golf Club3.98.5 mi
- Birdie Shotz Golf Lab and Lounge, Inc.59 mi
- Rural King4.512.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at North Pointe Shopping Center4.610.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.410.7 mi
- Ingles Markets4.27.4 mi
- Belk3.911.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park providing green space and community gathering areas.
Provides scenic views and access to rural hiking trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).