The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28340 sells for about $106,800, or $81 per square foot.
Homes take about 119 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 28340 — Fairmont
The housing market in 28340 remains stable with low inventory and affordable price points compared to national averages. Market activity is limited, reflecting a rural economic environment with minimal new development pressure. Most data points are sourced from local municipal and census records.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking affordable, rural-style housing options in North Carolina.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 119 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 28.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 28340, Robeson County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Fairmont area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Public Schools of Robeson County, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The region is susceptible to significant flood risks due to its proximity to low-lying swampy terrain and historical vulnerability to hurricane-related storm surges.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area relying heavily on agricultural roots and small-scale local commerce; major infrastructure projects are limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents primarily commute by driving, with 96.7% of the population relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
The area features local community parks and rural outdoor spaces typical of Robeson County, with limited major commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of mobile home and single-family detached housing stock with limited high-density apartment inventory.
The local economy is largely driven by agriculture and small-town service sectors within Robeson County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use with minimal public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction within the ZIP code.
The Robeson County Tax Office manages property assessments, with periodic revaluations conducted to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to Robeson County and municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the region's historical exposure to flood and wind damage from tropical weather systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 28340 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.114 mi
- Lake View Motor Speedway4.712.7 mi
- Adelio's Restaurant4.211.5 mi
- Givens Performing Arts Center4.714.5 mi
- South of the Border4.110.1 mi
- Lumber River State Park4.610.1 mi
- Luther Britt Park4.511.4 mi
- Reptile Lagoon4.510.2 mi
- Lumberton Bowling Center4.612.5 mi
- Exploration Station4.711.5 mi
- Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center4.816.3 mi
- Lumber River State Park4.610.1 mi
- Luther Britt Park4.511.4 mi
- Jerry Giles Park412.8 mi
- Fairmont Golf Course4.61.7 mi
- Pinecrest Country Club & Golf Course4.410.4 mi
- Biggs Park Mall3.912.6 mi
- Nissan of Lumberton4.412.8 mi
- Belk4.112.6 mi
- Lowery's Seafood Market4.212.2 mi
- Dollar General4.112.3 mi
- Scotland Memorial Hospital2.726.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local recreational space serving the town of Fairmont.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.