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New bern, NC — ZIP 28560

Population: 28,661 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28560 (New bern, NC) is $273,424 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 55.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,624/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,424

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

55.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$273,424
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.1%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$273,858
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
$260,000
Median list price
$293,950
Median price per sqft
$335
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
55.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
52

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,624/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Bridgeton Elementary, J T Barber Elementary, Brinson Memorial Elementary, Oaks Road Academy, Grover C Fields Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (16.4 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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+556 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
29.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,267
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,974
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
288

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

How it compares

ZIP 28560State medianUS median
Median home value$273,424$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,624/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,267$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 28560?
$273,424.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28560?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28560?
Median days on market: 55.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28560?
Typical rent: $1,624/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28560?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 28560 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28560?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28560?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28560?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28560?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28560 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28560?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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