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Raeford, NC — ZIP 28376

Population: 44,880 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28376 (Raeford, NC) is $285,852 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $324,990 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,748/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$285,852

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$285,852
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2025)
$287,621
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
$324,990
Median list price
$323,995
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
263
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
260
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
60

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,748/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$898/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$903/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,922/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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Rockfish Hoke Elementary, Upchurch Elementary, Hoke County High, J W McLauchlin Elementary, West Hoke Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aberdeen Contaminated Ground Water (12.7 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
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,795
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,128

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Viking Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pope Field (POB) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+186 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
11.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,569
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,903
Average weekly wage
$876
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
558

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

How it compares

ZIP 28376State medianUS median
Typical home value$285,852$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$324,990$330,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,748/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,569$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 28376?
$285,852.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28376?
$324,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28376?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28376?
Typical rent: $1,748/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28376?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 28376 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28376. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28376?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28376?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28376?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28376?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 28376 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28376?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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