Most affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina
Top 25 most affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina by median home value. #1 is 28508 at about $48,100. Compare housing affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home values in North Carolina among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Statewide, the average median home value across ZIP codes is about $235,786. The codes below sit toward the more affordable end of that distribution.
Most affordable on this board: 28508 at about $48,100; 28343 (Gibson) at about $57,100; 27847 (Kelford) at about $59,500.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the North Carolina state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Home value | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28508 | — | Duplin County | $48,100 | 1,742 | $38,417 | $48,100 |
| 2 | 28343 | Gibson | Scotland County | $57,100 | 1,795 | $35,000 | $57,100 |
| 3 | 27847 | Kelford | Bertie County | $59,500 | 1,026 | $32,986 | $59,500 |
| 4 | 28386 | Rennert | Robeson County | $65,300 | 5,246 | $30,286 | $65,300 |
| 5 | 28393 | Turkey | Sampson County | $69,500 | 1,918 | $34,494 | $69,500 |
| 6 | 27849 | Lewiston Woodville | Bertie County | $71,000 | 1,221 | $45,855 | $71,000 |
| 7 | 27897 | Woodland | Northampton County | $74,300 | 1,397 | $50,863 | $74,300 |
| 8 | 28383 | Elrod | Robeson County | $74,400 | 6,794 | $37,373 | $74,400 |
| 9 | 28369 | Orrum | Robeson County | $75,700 | 1,781 | $42,554 | $75,700 |
| 10 | 27831 | Garysburg | Northampton County | $75,800 | 2,640 | $34,262 | $75,800 |
| 11 | 28364 | Raemon | Robeson County | $76,100 | 13,184 | $33,889 | $76,100 |
| 12 | 27876 | Seaboard | Northampton County | $77,800 | 1,181 | $48,696 | $77,800 |
| 13 | 28501 | Kinston | Lenoir County | $78,600 | 18,112 | $33,823 | $78,600 |
| 14 | 28455 | — | Columbus County | $78,700 | 2,021 | $52,805 | $78,700 |
| 15 | 28606 | — | Wilkes County | $78,700 | 1,743 | $51,009 | $78,700 |
| 16 | 27874 | Scotland Neck | Halifax County | $79,500 | 3,677 | $37,500 | $79,500 |
| 17 | 28525 | Deep Run | Lenoir County | $80,200 | 2,684 | $53,750 | $80,200 |
| 18 | 28340 | Fairmont | Robeson County | $81,900 | 9,756 | $38,188 | $81,900 |
| 19 | 27857 | Oak City | Martin County | $84,700 | 1,211 | $60,158 | $84,700 |
| 20 | 28398 | Warsaw | Duplin County | $86,000 | 6,084 | $45,167 | $86,000 |
| 21 | 28538 | Hookerton | Greene County | $86,100 | 2,231 | $54,773 | $86,100 |
| 22 | 27818 | Como | Hertford County | $86,400 | 1,158 | $55,185 | $86,400 |
| 23 | 27823 | Enfield | Halifax County | $87,100 | 6,498 | $33,549 | $87,100 |
| 24 | 28578 | Seven Springs | Wayne County | $87,100 | 4,585 | $55,966 | $87,100 |
| 25 | 27845 | Lasker | Northampton County | $87,200 | 2,339 | $49,021 | $87,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina?
By median home value, 28508 is near the top of the affordable list at about $48,100. Compare the ranked table below for more options.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in North Carolina?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median home values and a population floor from low to high home value.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in North Carolina?
Visit the North Carolina state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.