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Southern pines, NC — ZIP 28387

Population: 16,059 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28387 (Southern pines, NC) is $455,628 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,877/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$455,628

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$455,628
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+97.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$457,890
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
$500,000
Median list price
$532,000
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
148
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
174
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,877/mo
1-year rent change
-2.6%
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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Moore Montessori Community School, Moore County Schools
Schools include
Moore Montessori Community School, Pinecrest High, McDeeds Creek Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Geigy Chemical Corp. (Aberdeen Plant) (4 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
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 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
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,232
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Moore County Airport (SOP) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+999 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,261
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,998
Average weekly wage
$1,008
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
798

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

How it compares

ZIP 28387State medianUS median
Median home value$455,628$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$500,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,877/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,261$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 28387?
$455,628.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28387?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28387?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28387?
Typical rent: $1,877/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28387?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 28387 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28387?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28387?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28387?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Geigy Chemical Corp. (Aberdeen Plant), 4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 28387?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28387 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28387?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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