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. | 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | 61 |
| 2. | 28801 | Asheville | 70 |
| 3. | 27601 | Raleigh | 77 |
| 4. | 28741 | Highlands | 81 |
| 5. | 28607 | Boone | 82 |
| 6. | 28403 | Wilmington | 84 |
| 7. | 28204 | Charlotte | 85 |
| 8. | 27842 | Henrico | 86 |
| 9. | 28207 | Charlotte | 87 |
| 10. | 27701 | Durham | 88 |
| 11. | 27510 | Carrboro | 88 |
| 12. | 28723 | Cullowhee | 89 |
| 13. | 28717 | Cashiers | 90 |
| 14. | 27514 | Chapel Hill | 90 |
| 15. | 27927 | Corolla | 91 |
| 16. | 27917 | Barco | 92 |
| 17. | 28449 | Kure Beach | 95 |
| 18. | 27605 | Raleigh | 95 |
| 19. | 28203 | Charlotte | 98 |
| 20. | 28605 | Blowing Rock | 98 |
