The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28580 sells for about $167,450, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $830 a month.
ZIP 28580 — Snow Hill
The Snow Hill housing market is characterized by low inventory and high affordability, with median prices significantly lower than the national average. Recent data shows a modest year-over-year price increase, though the market remains sensitive to local economic conditions and limited supply. Buyers should be aware that the low price point reflects a rural, slow-growth environment.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, families seeking affordable entry-level housing, and those looking for a quiet, rural county-seat lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 13.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 1.0 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 5.3% · poverty 25.7% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28580, Greene 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.
Schools serving the area are part of the Greene County school system, which provides primary and intermediate education within the town limits.
The area is situated near Contentnea Creek, which presents localized flood risks; property insurance in eastern North Carolina is generally influenced by wind and storm surge exposure.
Economic momentum is modest, with the town serving as the county seat for Greene County and functioning as part of the broader Greenville metropolitan area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Greene County; rates are determined by the local board of commissioners and include standard municipal and county levies.
The area is primarily rural, with residents typically commuting via U.S. Route 13 toward employment centers in Greenville or Goldsboro.
Local amenities include access to Contentnea Creek for outdoor activities and several historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and older housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by government services, agriculture, and proximity to the Greenville metropolitan employment hub.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with U.S. Route 13 serving as the primary arterial corridor.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of historic district properties.
Greene County manages property assessments through its central appraisal office, following standard North Carolina mass appraisal practices.
Parcels are subject to Greene County property taxes and the Greene County school district levy.
Property insurance premiums in this region are sensitive to coastal storm risks and flood zone designations.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA 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.
The historic center of county government.
A primary natural feature bordering the town.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.