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Orrum, NC

Orrum, NC.

Population: 1,878 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Orrum, NC is $114,688 — up 11.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $138,000 after a median 111 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 strong wind, 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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$114,688

Typical home value

+11.1%

1-year change

111

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$114,688
1-year appreciation
+11.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$114,688
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
$138,000
Median price per sqft
$77
1-year sale-price change
-16.4%
Median days on market
111 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
86.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$807/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$813/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,292/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,515/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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Orrum Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 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
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,284
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,552

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Mynatt Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
+66 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$691
Households with broadband internet
42.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,698
Average weekly wage
$869
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
399

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

How it compares

OrrumState medianUS median
Typical home value$114,688$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$138,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market111 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$691$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 Orrum, NC?
$114,688.
What is the median sale price in Orrum, NC?
$138,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Orrum, NC?
Median days on market: 111 days.
What is typical rent in Orrum, NC?
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 Orrum, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Orrum, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Orrum, NC. 20 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 Orrum, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Orrum, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Orrum, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Orrum, NC?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Orrum, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Orrum, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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