The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| ZIP Code | City | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28525 | Deep Run | 226 |
| 2. | 28508 | Albertson | 206 |
| 3. | 28577 | Sealevel | 198 |
| 4. | 28524 | Davis | 197 |
| 5. | 28351 | Laurel Hill | 190 |
| 6. | 28392 | Tar Heel | 190 |
| 7. | 28511 | Atlantic | 181 |
| 8. | 27839 | Halifax | 181 |
| 9. | 27014 | Cooleemee | 179 |
| 10. | 27805 | Aulander | 177 |
| 11. | 27847 | Kelford | 176 |
| 12. | 28393 | Turkey | 176 |
| 13. | 28611 | Collettsville | 175 |
| 14. | 27840 | Hamilton | 173 |
| 15. | 27872 | Roxobel | 171 |
| 16. | 27897 | Woodland | 170 |
| 17. | 27849 | Lewiston Woodville | 170 |
| 18. | 28572 | Pink Hill | 170 |
| 19. | 28369 | Orrum | 167 |
| 20. | 28364 | Maxton | 166 |