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Midway park, NC — ZIP 28544

Population: 4,386 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28544 (Midway park, NC) is $202,575 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,388/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$202,575

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,575
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.6%
10-year appreciation
+85.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$203,299
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
$190,000
Median list price
$216,200
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-16.1%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,388/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,067/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,826/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,205/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Lejeune Military Reservation (1.9 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
62.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,953
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (49 mi)
National parks include
Moores Creek National Battlefield, Cape Lookout National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NMC Camp Lejeune
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
+901 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$689
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,045
Average weekly wage
$859
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,372

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

How it compares

ZIP 28544State medianUS median
Median home value$202,575$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$190,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,388/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$689$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 28544?
$202,575.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28544?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28544?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28544?
Typical rent: $1,388/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28544?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
Is ZIP 28544 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28544?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28544?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28544?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Camp Lejeune Military Reservation, 1.9 mi.
Is ZIP 28544 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28544?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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