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Faison, NC — ZIP 28341

Population: 2,886 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28341 (Faison, NC) is $138,495 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $336,950 after a median 51 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 hurricane, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,495

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,495
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+78.9%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$140,952
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
$336,950
Median list price
$477,450
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-19.8%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$842/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,206/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,398/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Hargrove Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.0%
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
72.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 in
Annual snowfall
1.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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 (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Mount Olive Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
-2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.8%
Median annual property tax
$987
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
48.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,337
Average weekly wage
$890
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
127

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

How it compares

ZIP 28341State medianUS median
Median home value$138,495$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$336,950$330,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$987$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 28341?
$138,495.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28341?
$336,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28341?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28341?
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 ZIP 28341?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28341?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28341?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28341?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28341?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28341?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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