Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The HAYS, NC real estate market (28635) currently shows 12 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 57 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 57 days on market compared to 88 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 22.9% year-over-year, from $383,675 to $296,000.
Population: 3,346 · Density: 22.8/mi² · Median household income: $41,123
Typical home value: $119,002 · Homeownership: 91.6%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28635 | Hays, NC 28635 | 0.0 mi | 6 | $2,349,348 | $338,725 | $391,558 |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC 28685 | 4.8 mi | 10 | $3,820,460 | $339,900 | $382,046 |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC 28651 | 9.8 mi | 13 | $6,371,833 | $407,400 | $490,141 |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC 28644 | 10.4 mi | 9 | $6,137,775 | $450,000 | $681,975 |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 | 11.8 mi | 50 | $20,621,550 | $323,200 | $412,431 |
| 28683 | Thurmond, NC 28683 | 12.5 mi | 10 | $3,442,600 | $239,450 | $344,260 |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC 28697 | 13.7 mi | 45 | $25,255,845 | $443,500 | $561,241 |
| 28676 | State Road, NC 28676 | 15.0 mi | 11 | $3,320,119 | $266,500 | $301,829 |
| 28621 | Elkin, NC 28621 | 16.2 mi | 31 | $13,491,851 | $264,450 | $435,221 |
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC 28640 | 16.4 mi | 28 | $16,673,944 | $471,000 | $595,498 |
| 28617 | Crumpler, NC 28617 | 17.7 mi | 18 | $14,797,314 | $612,474 | $822,073 |
| 28642 | Jonesville, NC 28642 | 18.8 mi | 17 | $4,100,213 | $237,450 | $241,189 |
| 27017 | Dobson, NC 27017 | 20.6 mi | 19 | $7,141,834 | $373,475 | $375,886 |
As of September 2026, there are 12 active listings in HAYS, NC (zip code 28635), compared to 8 the prior year.
The median listing price in HAYS, NC 28635 is $296,000 as of September 2026, a 22.9% decrease from $383,675 the prior year.
Homes in HAYS, NC 28635 spend an average of 57 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 88 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HAYS, NC 28635 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 57 days on market compared to 88 days last year.
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