The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28349 sells for about $225,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 28349 — Kenansville
The housing market in 28349 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation driven by limited inventory. Market activity is characterized by a slow pace of sales, reflecting the rural nature of the area and steady, non-speculative demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 21.0% — 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 5.8%/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 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 28349, Duplin 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 rates in Kenansville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Duplin County School district, which maintains a focus on rural educational development and community-based programming.
The area is subject to seasonal hurricane and tropical storm risks common to eastern North Carolina, necessitating standard flood and wind insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by the agricultural sector and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Duplin County based on the fair market value of real property, with rates set annually by the county board of commissioners.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in nearby towns like Warsaw or Wallace via NC-11 and NC-24.
Local recreation includes access to rural park spaces and community centers, with proximity to regional outdoor activities in the broader Duplin County area.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and public sector employment within Duplin County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural support facilities.
The Duplin County Tax Office conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments align with current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Duplin County property taxes and are served by the Duplin County School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's susceptibility to wind and flood events, requiring careful policy selection.
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.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.