The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28392 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $908 a month.
ZIP 28392 — Tar Heel
The housing market in 28392 is a low-volume, rural market driven primarily by local industrial employment. Prices remain modest compared to regional averages, reflecting the area's limited economic diversification and rural character. Market activity is slow, with high months of supply indicating a lack of buyer urgency.
This area is best suited for local industrial workers and those seeking low-cost, rural housing options; it is not a primary destination for commuters or investors seeking high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 11.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.1% · poverty 44.8% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28392, Bladen 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 serving the area are part of the Bladen County Schools district, which generally faces challenges typical of rural, low-density North Carolina districts.
The area is located in a rural region of Bladen County with standard flood and wind risk profiles consistent with inland North Carolina; specific parcel-level insurance data is not determinable.
The local economy is anchored by the presence of a major industrial pork processing facility, which serves as the primary driver of employment and economic activity in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed by Bladen County based on the county-wide ad valorem rate; there are no significant special municipal districts or complex tax structures reported for this unincorporated-style area.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to nearby towns in Bladen County or larger employment hubs in Fayetteville via NC Highway 87.
Recreational opportunities are limited within the immediate ZIP code, consisting primarily of rural outdoor space; major shopping and dining amenities require travel to larger neighboring municipalities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, largely serving the workforce associated with local industrial operations.
The economy is heavily concentrated in agricultural and industrial food processing, with the Smithfield Foods plant being the dominant employer.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicle use via state highway corridors; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale residential or commercial developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Bladen County Tax Administration manages property assessments, typically conducting revaluations on a multi-year cycle to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by Bladen County Schools and standard county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance availability is standard for rural North Carolina, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
North Carolina is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined power-of-sale process under a deed of trust.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers, covering the condition of the property's major systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 28392 profiles and Wikipedia 2020 census figures.
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.
The largest pig processing plant in the world, serving as the primary economic anchor for the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.