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Orrum, NC

Orrum, NC.

Population: 1,878 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Orrum, NC is $117,673 — up 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $39,988 after a median 191 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,673

Typical home value

+12.0%

1-year change

191

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$117,673
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$117,831
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
$39,988
Median price per sqft
$34
1-year sale-price change
-80.4%
Median days on market
191 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
75.5%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$807/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$813/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,292/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,515/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Orrum Middle

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, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,284
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,552

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Mynatt Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
+66 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$691
Households with broadband internet
42.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,698
Average weekly wage
$869
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
399

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

How it compares

OrrumState medianUS median
Typical home value$117,673$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$39,988$334,397$319,906
Median days on market191 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$691$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 Orrum, NC?
$117,673.
What is the median sale price in Orrum, NC?
$39,988.
How long do homes take to sell in Orrum, NC?
Median days on market: 191 days.
What is typical rent in Orrum, NC?
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 Orrum, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Orrum, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Orrum, NC. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Orrum, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Orrum, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Orrum, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Orrum, NC?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Orrum, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Orrum, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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