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Goldsboro, NC

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Goldsboro.

Population: 31,634 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Goldsboro, NC is $218,752 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,000 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,538/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$218,752

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$218,752
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$224,912
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
$263,000
Median list price
$266,500
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,538/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$958/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$964/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,516/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,001/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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne STEM Academy
Schools include
Wayne School of Technical Arts, Edgewood Cmty Developmental, Eastern Wayne Elementary, Eastern Wayne High, Eastern Wayne Middle

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, lightning, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
179
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
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
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,629
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,909

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Wayne Executive Jetport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
11
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+115 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
8.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,680
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
89.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,226
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
954

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

How it compares

GoldsboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$218,752$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$263,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,538/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,680$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 Goldsboro, NC?
$218,752.
What is the median sale price in Goldsboro, NC?
$263,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Goldsboro, NC?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Goldsboro, NC?
Typical rent: $1,538/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Goldsboro, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, drought.
Is Goldsboro, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 179 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 Goldsboro, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Goldsboro, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Goldsboro, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Goldsboro, NC?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Goldsboro, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Goldsboro, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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