The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27823 sells for about $91,702, or $71 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 27823 — Enfield
The housing market in ZIP 27823 is characterized by high affordability and low inventory, with a median home value significantly below the state average. Market conditions remain stable but sluggish, driven by limited economic growth and a reliance on the broader Halifax County labor market. Buyers face a buyer's market environment with long days on market and minimal price appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing in a rural setting, rather than investors or commuters looking for high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.5% · poverty 29.9% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27823, Halifax 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.
Local schools are primarily served by the Halifax County School District, which faces significant challenges in academic performance and resource allocation compared to state averages.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Roanoke River basin and requires standard wind/hazard insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base for the broader Halifax and Edgecombe County region.
Property taxes are levied by Halifax County and the town of Enfield; rates are determined by the county-wide assessment cycle and local municipal millage.
Residents typically commute by car to employment centers in Rocky Mount or Roanoke Rapids, with limited public transit options available.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to Sylvan Heights Bird Park and various community parks in Enfield.
The rental market is characterized by low-cost, older housing stock with limited new development and steady demand from local workforce populations.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and public sector employment within Halifax County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-301 and I-95 serving as the primary regional corridors.
Development activity is minimal, with most projects focused on small-scale residential or agricultural improvements.
Parcels are subject to Halifax County property taxes and the Halifax County School District jurisdiction.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 27823 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.
- Chuck E. Cheese4.217.3 mi
- Sky-Vue Skateland4.518.5 mi
- Rocky Mount Event Center4.218.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.117.6 mi
- The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences4.518.8 mi
- The Prime Smokehouse: Barbecue & Beyond4.318 mi
- Larema Coffee House4.719.1 mi
- Medoc Mountain State Park4.79.9 mi
- Halifax State Historic Site4.711 mi
- Rocky Mount Mills4.618.1 mi
- The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences4.518.8 mi
- The Dunn Center4.613.7 mi
- The Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum4.518.7 mi
- Riverside Mill4.516.6 mi
- Medoc Mountain State Park4.79.9 mi
- Belmont Lake Golf Club4.612.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A world-renowned waterfowl conservation center located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.