The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28384 sells for about $236,500, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +68.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $817 a month.
ZIP 28384 — Saint Pauls
The housing market in 28384 has shown significant price appreciation over the last year, driven by low inventory levels and increased demand. While sales volume remains modest, the rapid turnover of available listings suggests a tightening market for buyers. Current conditions reflect a recovery trend, though affordability remains a key factor for local residents.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and commuters who prioritize affordability and highway access over proximity to major urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 68.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 27.7% — 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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28384, 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.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the Public Schools of Robeson County, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with regional weather patterns and proximity to low-lying coastal plains, necessitating careful review of flood insurance requirements.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional agricultural, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, with proximity to I-95 serving as a primary infrastructure advantage.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Robeson County, with additional municipal taxes applied for properties within the St. Pauls town limits.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with I-95 providing a direct corridor for travel toward Fayetteville and other regional employment hubs.
Local recreation includes community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with basic shopping and dining options available within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with rents largely influenced by regional affordability trends in Robeson County.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics, benefiting from the strategic location along the I-95 corridor.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with I-95 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development activity is primarily focused on small-scale residential and commercial infill projects within the town limits.
Robeson County utilizes a centralized appraisal system to determine property values for tax purposes across all jurisdictions.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and emergency service district levies, with specific municipal taxes for those within St. Pauls.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, particularly flood and wind risks common to the North Carolina coastal plain.
North Carolina is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a relatively streamlined process for lenders.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.420 mi
- Epic Fun Park - Fayetteville4.418.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.219.2 mi
- Putt-Putt Fun Center - Fayetteville, NC4.414.2 mi
- Fascinate-U Children's Museum4.219.5 mi
- Crown Coliseum4.416.8 mi
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden4.620 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.420 mi
- Segra Stadium4.819.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.18.5 mi
- Luther Britt Park4.511.1 mi
- Lumberton Bowling Center4.610.4 mi
- Northeast Park4.59 mi
- Hometown Cinemas49.7 mi
- Parkton Animal Oasis511 mi
- Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation4.919.6 mi
- Fascinate-U Children's Museum4.219.5 mi
- Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex4.719.5 mi
- Greg's Pottery4.819.5 mi
- Fayetteville History Museum4.619.4 mi
- Luther Britt Park4.511.1 mi
- Northeast Park4.59 mi
- Jerry Giles Park49.9 mi
- Cypress Lakes Golf Course4.310.8 mi
- Scothurst Golf Course49.5 mi
- Pinecrest Country Club & Golf Course4.412.3 mi
- Biggs Park Mall3.910.1 mi
- Nissan of Lumberton4.410.1 mi
- Belk4.110.2 mi
- Dollar General4.310.9 mi
- Lowery's Seafood Market4.211.6 mi
- Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)3.715.2 mi
- Scotland Memorial Hospital2.729.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.