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Stantonsburg, NC

Stantonsburg, NC.

Population: 4,128 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Stantonsburg, NC is $186,860 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 70 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,860

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$186,860
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$189,647
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
$180,000
Median list price
$152,450
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
-28.8%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
0.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$843/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$849/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,069/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,356/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,658/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Speight Middle, Stantonsburg Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, hail, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
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
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 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)
6,617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,589

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Easley Acres Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE, SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
+163 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,156
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
54.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,443
Average weekly wage
$1,059
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
411

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

How it compares

StantonsburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$186,860$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,156$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 Stantonsburg, NC?
$186,860.
What is the median sale price in Stantonsburg, NC?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Stantonsburg, NC?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Stantonsburg, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,069/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stantonsburg, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, hail, heat wave, hurricane.
Is Stantonsburg, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Stantonsburg, NC. 24 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 Stantonsburg, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stantonsburg, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stantonsburg, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stantonsburg, NC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Stantonsburg, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Stantonsburg, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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