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s economic uncertainty grips the nation, a surprising trend is emerging in the real estate market. Amidst rising volatility and plummeting stock markets, certain ZIP codes are experiencing unprecedented growth in home prices. Realtor.com's data reveals 10 areas where median house prices have skyrocketed over the past year, with some regions boasting increases of up to 50%.

    These hotspots are not what you'd typically expect – they're often located in relatively affordable areas, where increased competition for housing has driven prices upward. According to Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com, "Many of these ZIP codes have seen a surge in demand for affordable homes, leading to higher-than-average price growth."

    The top 10 ZIP codes with the biggest median price increases are:

    1. Sheffield, AL (35660) - Median list price: $194,900; Year-over-year increase: 50%

    2. Apache Junction, AZ (85119) - Median list price: $675,000; Year-over-year increase: 50%

    3. Winsted, CT (06098) - Median list price: $480,000; Year-over-year increase: 50%

    4. Toledo, OH (43607) - Median list price: $89,900; Year-over-year increase: 50%

    5. Mammoth Spring, AR (72554) - Median list price: $299,900; Year-over-year increase: 50%

    6. Vinton, IA (52349) - Median list price: $269,000; Year-over-year increase: 49.5%

    7. Clintonville, WI (54929) - Median list price: $269,000; Year-over-year increase: 49.5%

    8. Maplewood, NJ (07040) - Median list price: $897,000; Year-over-year increase: 49.5%

    9. Malone, NY (12953) - Median list price: $178,500; Year-over-year increase: 49.4%

    10. Booneville, MS (38829) - Median list price: $227,500; Year-over-year increase: 49.2%

    Interestingly, the opposite trend is observed in high-end ZIP codes, where coastal cities have seen significant price increases. According to Jones, "Luxury listings have surged in recent years, leading to a higher share of high-priced homes on the market."

    The top 10 ZIP codes with the biggest median price increases for luxury homes are:

    1. West Palm Beach, FL (33405) - Median home list price: $3,100,000; Year-over-year increase: 82.4%

    2. Kingsland, TX (78639) - Median home list price: $1,325,000; Year-over-year increase: 55.9%

    3. Brooklyn, NY (11249) - Median home list price: $2,500,000; Year-over-year increase: 51.5%

    4. Crested Butte, CO (81224) - Median home list price: $2,855,000; Year-over-year increase: 46.4%

    5. Winchester, MA (01890) - Median home list price: $2,499,000; Year-over-year increase: 42.8%

    These findings suggest that the real estate market is experiencing a bifurcation, with affordable areas seeing rapid growth and high-end ZIP codes experiencing significant price increases. As economic uncertainty continues to grip the nation, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming months.