The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28463 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 28463 — Tabor City
The housing market in 28463 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting a stable but quiet rural market. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the lack of new development and limited economic growth keep the market in a neutral state.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families, retirees, and those seeking a rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability 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 7.7%/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 6.1%/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 28463, Columbus 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 Tabor City are generally consistent with rural Columbus County trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime. The area remains relatively quiet compared to larger urban centers in North Carolina.
Schools serving the area are part of the Columbus County Schools district, which generally faces challenges with funding and performance metrics typical of rural, lower-density districts.
The area is subject to hurricane and tropical storm risks due to its proximity to the North Carolina coast, necessitating flood insurance for properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-701 toward Whiteville or toward the coastal employment hubs of Myrtle Beach, SC.
Recreation is centered on local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited high-end shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few large-scale apartment complexes and a reliance on single-family home rentals.
The economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with major employment hubs located outside the ZIP in larger county seats or across the state line in South Carolina.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
The Columbus County Tax Office manages assessments, which are updated periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are served by Columbus County Schools and local fire/emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal hazard exposure, leading to higher costs for wind and flood coverage.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward rural relocation from more expensive coastal areas.
North Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28463 profile.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.