The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28425 sells for about $375,000, or $224 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $989 a month.
ZIP 28425 — Burgaw
The 28425 housing market is currently experiencing a correction, evidenced by a significant year-over-year decline in median sale prices and a moderate supply of inventory. While the area remains an affordable alternative to coastal hubs, the negative population growth forecast and cooling demand have shifted market sentiment to cautious. Data for specific metrics like months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are based on current market listings and regional trends.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural, small-town lifestyle who are willing to commute to larger employment centers like Wilmington for more competitive wages.
Median prices moved down 16.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 4.8% · poverty 13.5% — a stable, low-distress 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 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28425, Pender 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.
Crime in the Burgaw area is generally considered lower than the national average, though specific localized trends fluctuate; it is often viewed as a quiet, rural-leaning community compared to the more urbanized coastal centers of Pender County.
Schools serving the 28425 area are part of the Pender County School District, which provides a mix of rural-focused educational environments with varying performance ratings across the district's elementary, middle, and high school levels.
The area is subject to hurricane and tropical storm risks common to the North Carolina coast, necessitating flood insurance for properties in designated zones and wind-mitigation considerations for residential structures.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, agricultural services, and the Pender Correctional Center, with ongoing interest in residential development as the area serves as a more affordable alternative to the Wilmington metro core.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Commuting from 28425 primarily involves travel via US-117 or NC-53 toward Wilmington, which serves as the primary employment hub for the region.
The area features access to local parks, the historic Burgaw downtown district, and proximity to the Moores Creek National Battlefield, with limited large-scale shopping centers within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family home rentals with limited multi-family inventory, reflecting a stable but slow-growth trajectory.
The economy is anchored by public sector employment, including the Pender Correctional Center and local government offices, alongside a strong agricultural base.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with primary access via US-117 and I-40, which connects the area to the broader Wilmington and Raleigh regions.
Development is focused on small-scale residential subdivisions and industrial park expansion to support regional job growth.
Pender County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic revaluations to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Pender County and Town of Burgaw tax jurisdictions; no major MUD or PID districts are currently active.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to coastal hazard exposure, with many carriers requiring specific wind and hail deductibles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 28425 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.
- High Tides & Good Vibes4.419.7 mi
- Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub4.212.9 mi
- Duplin Winery4.919.4 mi
- River Landing Clubhouse4.711.9 mi
- Olde Point Country Club3.817.3 mi
- NINETEEN Restaurant Bar And Banquet4.517.3 mi
- Holly Shelter Game Land4.38.8 mi
- Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum4.619 mi
- Old McFaye's Farm4.717.8 mi
- Carolina Decor & More4.619.9 mi
- Historical Society of Topsail Island4.719.9 mi
- Holly Shelter Game Land4.38.8 mi
- Wallace Town Recreation Department4.212.6 mi
- Harbour Village4.518.6 mi
- Wilmington International Airport4.322.1 mi
- Albert J Ellis Airport4.222.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A significant Revolutionary War site offering trails and history.
Features local businesses and historic architecture in the town center.
Provides community sports facilities and green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.