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Lake Waccamaw, NC — ZIP 28450

Population: 2,337 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28450 (Lake Waccamaw, NC) is $325,184 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,846 after a median 38 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 strong wind, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,184

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$325,184
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+63.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2025)
$331,168
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$524,846
Median list price
$350,415
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
+61.5%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
91.3%
Active listings
22

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$863/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,206/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,330/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)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Thomas Academy, Columbus County Schools
Schools include
Thomas Academy, East Columbus Junior-Senior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, hurricane, lightning, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Columbus County Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) (45 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+166 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
29.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,798
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
70.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,164
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

ZIP 28450State medianUS median
Typical home value$325,184$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$524,846$334,397$319,906
Median days on market38 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,798$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 typical home value in ZIP 28450?
$325,184.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28450?
$524,846.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28450?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28450?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28450?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hurricane, lightning, heat wave, ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28450?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28450?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28450?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28450?
2 schools (2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28450?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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