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Lumber bridge, NC — ZIP 28357

Population: 2,852 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28357 (Lumber bridge, NC) is $207,071 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $209,950 after a median 113 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,071

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

113

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,071
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+70.1%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$216,165
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$209,950
Median list price
$266,450
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
-35.2%
Median days on market
113 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Sandy Grove Elementary, Sandy Grove Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cape Fear Wood Preserving (10.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,568
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,733

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
E T Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER, CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+66 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
8.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$769
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,433
Average weekly wage
$821
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
287

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 28357State medianUS median
Median home value$207,071$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$209,950$330,000$325,000
Median days on market113 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$769$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 28357?
$207,071.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28357?
$209,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28357?
Median days on market: 113 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28357?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28357?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 28357 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28357?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28357?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28357?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28357?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28357 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28357?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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