Skip to main content

NC area data

Goldsboro, NC

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Goldsboro.

Population: 31,634 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Goldsboro, NC is $219,886 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 100 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,479/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$219,886

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$219,886
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+67.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$225,323
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
$275,000
Median list price
$286,750
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
108
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,479/mo
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)
93.7 (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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Eastern Wayne Elementary, Eastern Wayne High, Eastern Wayne Middle, Greenwood Middle, Meadow Lane Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 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
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,629
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,909

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
62
Nearest airport
Wayne Executive Jetport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+115 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
8.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,680
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
89.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,331
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
481

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

How it compares

GoldsboroState medianUS median
Median home value$219,886$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,479/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,680$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 Goldsboro, NC?
$219,886.
What is the median sale price in Goldsboro, NC?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Goldsboro, NC?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Goldsboro, NC?
Typical rent: $1,479/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Goldsboro, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought.
Is Goldsboro, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Goldsboro, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Goldsboro, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Goldsboro, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Goldsboro, NC?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Goldsboro, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Goldsboro, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Goldsboro

Selling a home in Goldsboro, NC?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents