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Whiteville, NC — ZIP 28472

Population: 16,780 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28472 (Whiteville, NC) is $189,005 — up 5.4% over the past year. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,005

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,005
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$189,351
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
66
New listings (monthly)
15

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

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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, Columbus County Schools, Whiteville City Schools
Schools include
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, Old Dock Elementary, Williams Township, Columbus Career and College Academy, Central 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, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.4 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 (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Columbus County Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+166 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,135
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,821
Average weekly wage
$828
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

ZIP 28472State medianUS median
Median home value$189,005$287,250$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,135$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 28472?
$189,005.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28472?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hurricane, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28472?
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 28472?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28472?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28472?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28472?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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