The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28372 sells for about $165,417, or $120 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $784 a month.
ZIP 28372 — Pembroke
The housing market in 28372 is currently experiencing a price correction with a year-over-year decline of 6.3%. High poverty rates and structural economic challenges in Robeson County continue to limit rapid appreciation, though the presence of the university provides a baseline of rental demand. Inventory remains tight, but the market is cooling as affordability constraints impact local buyers.
This ZIP is primarily suited for university-affiliated individuals, local employees, and budget-conscious buyers seeking entry-level housing in a rural-academic setting.
Median prices moved down 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.2% · poverty 32.1% — 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 6.0%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 28372, 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.
The area is served by the Public Schools of Robeson County, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and district-wide resource allocation.
The region is susceptible to hurricane-related flooding and wind damage, which influences local property insurance premiums and availability.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and regional agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to employment hubs in Lumberton or Fayetteville via I-95 and local state highways.
Local amenities include access to the Lumber River for outdoor recreation and various parks and athletic facilities associated with the university and town.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and a high share of student-oriented housing due to the local university presence.
The economy is anchored by the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the Public Schools of Robeson County, with additional support from regional retail and agriculture.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use with limited public transit options; I-95 serves as the primary regional corridor.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and university-related infrastructure improvements.
Robeson County Tax Administration manages property assessments, typically conducting revaluations on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Robeson County property taxes and the Public Schools of Robeson County district levies.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to regional exposure to tropical storm and hurricane risks.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28372 profile.
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 & Grill4.110.2 mi
- Adelio's Restaurant4.211.5 mi
- Givens Performing Arts Center4.71.9 mi
- Luther Britt Park4.510.2 mi
- Lumberton Bowling Center4.611.3 mi
- Northeast Park4.512.4 mi
- Hometown Cinemas411.2 mi
- Exploration Station4.711.6 mi
- Exploration Station4.711.6 mi
- Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center4.84.9 mi
- North Carolina Rural Heritage Center4.518.6 mi
- Luther Britt Park4.510.2 mi
- Northeast Park4.512.4 mi
- Jerry Giles Park410.9 mi
- Pinecrest Country Club & Golf Course4.48.2 mi
- Biggs Park Mall3.910.9 mi
- Nissan of Lumberton4.411.5 mi
- Belk4.111 mi
- Lumberton Towne Centre4.310.4 mi
- Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)3.725.5 mi
- Scotland Memorial Hospital2.716.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution providing cultural events and athletic facilities.
Provides extensive trails and water access for kayaking and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.