Blended score for ZIP 28622's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

18 / 100

Restaurants & cafes1

Grocery stores1

Parks2

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Freedom Trail Elementary

4.34 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 184
Student:teacher ratio: 12.3:1
District: Avery County Schools

Middle

Cranberry Middle

4.32 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 173
Student:teacher ratio: 13.3:1
District: Avery County Schools

High

Avery County High

9.53 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 580
Student:teacher ratio: 14.1:1
District: Avery County Schools

ZIP codes near 28622

28604 (Banner Elk) · 4.7 mi 28657 (Newland) · 12.6 mi 28698 (Boone) · 13.2 mi 28607 (Boone) · 14.9 mi 28705 (Bakersville) · 17.5 mi 28605 (Blowing Rock) · 19.4 mi 28777 (Spruce Pine) · 22.6 mi 28740 (Green Mountain) · 22.8 mi

ZIP 28622 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28622 right now?+

There are currently 12 active listings in ZIP 28622, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28622?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28622 is $420,000. Homes are spending an average of 78 days on market.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28622?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28622 are none, The Lodges at Eagles Nest.

What schools serve ZIP 28622?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28622's center are Freedom Trail Elementary, Cranberry Middle, Avery County High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28622 walkable?+

ZIP 28622's center has a walkability score of 32 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina), Triad MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 16 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.