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Pollocksville, NC — ZIP 28573

Population: 1,874 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28573 (Pollocksville, NC) is $132,452 — down 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,250 after a median 150 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$132,452

Median home value

-4.8%

1-year change

150

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$132,452
1-year appreciation
-4.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.2%
10-year appreciation
+52.1%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$150,850
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
$267,250
Median list price
$105,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
150 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Pollocksville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.4%
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 (15.7 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
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.1 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
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,938
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Bell Strip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER, BRYNN MARR HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+46 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
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,044
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,114
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

How it compares

ZIP 28573State medianUS median
Median home value$132,452$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$267,250$330,000$325,000
Median days on market150 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,044$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 28573?
$132,452.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28573?
$267,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28573?
Median days on market: 150 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28573?
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 28573?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 28573 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28573?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28573?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28573?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28573?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28573 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28573?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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