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East Fayettevill, NC — ZIP 28301

Population: 16,798 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28301 (East Fayettevill, NC) is $145,548 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,415/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, 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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$145,548

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$145,548
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+113.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$157,191
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
$185,000
Median list price
$189,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,415/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,334/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,937/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,380/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
15
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cumberland County Schools, The Capitol Encore Academy
Schools include
J W Seabrook Elementary, Westarea Elementary, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle, E E Smith High, Ferguson-Easley Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
172
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Carolina Transformer Co. (2.4 mi)
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
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
114
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,355
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,216

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-391 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
47.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,320
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,784
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,547

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

How it compares

ZIP 28301State medianUS median
Typical home value$145,548$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$185,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,415/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,320$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 ZIP 28301?
$145,548.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28301?
$185,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28301?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28301?
Typical rent: $1,415/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28301?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 28301 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28301. 172 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 ZIP 28301?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28301?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28301?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Carolina Transformer Co., 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 28301?
15 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 28301 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 28301?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28301?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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