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Pembroke, NC

Pembroke, NC.

Population: 12,483 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pembroke, NC is $151,767 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 200 days on market. 6 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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$151,767

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

200

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$151,767
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$153,763
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
$525,000
Median list price
$154,500
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
+268.4%
Median days on market
200 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
CIS Academy, Old Main Stream, Public Schools of Robeson County
Schools include
CIS Academy, Old Main STREAM Academy, Pembroke Elementary, Pembroke Middle, Union Chapel Elementary

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
43
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
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,680
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,981

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Buie Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+66 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.0%
Median annual property tax
$909
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.7%

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

PembrokeState medianUS median
Typical home value$151,767$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$525,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market200 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$909$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 Pembroke, NC?
$151,767.
What is the median sale price in Pembroke, NC?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pembroke, NC?
Median days on market: 200 days.
What is typical rent in Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hurricane, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Pembroke, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pembroke, NC. 43 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 Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pembroke, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pembroke, NC?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pembroke, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pembroke, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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