The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28469 sells for about $413,200, or $275 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 28469 — Ocean Isle Beach
The 28469 market is characterized by high property values and significant seasonal vacancy, driven by its status as a premier coastal destination. While sales volume remains steady, the market is heavily influenced by vacation-home demand and the high cost of coastal insurance. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and exact price-cut percentages are estimated based on current listing activity as official ZIP-level reports are not published.
This ZIP is ideal for vacation-home buyers, retirees, and investors seeking coastal property, though it is less suited for traditional commuters due to its distance from major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 8.8 months of supply — a slower-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 4.5% · poverty 8.0% — 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 4.2%/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 4.3%/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 28469, Brunswick 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 Ocean Isle Beach are generally low, reflecting a quiet coastal community environment that experiences seasonal fluctuations in activity due to tourism.
Schools serving the area are part of the Brunswick County School District, which generally maintains average performance ratings within the state context.
The area faces significant exposure to coastal hazards, including hurricane-force winds, storm surge, and flooding, which necessitates high insurance premiums and strict building codes.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by tourism, seasonal hospitality, and residential development, with limited industrial or corporate infrastructure expansion.
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 to nearby hubs like Wilmington or Myrtle Beach via NC-179 and US-17.
The area is defined by its direct Atlantic Ocean access, featuring public beach strands, local golf courses, and proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway for boating and fishing.
The rental market is heavily skewed toward short-term vacation rentals, leading to high seasonal vacancy rates and limited long-term housing inventory.
The local economy is anchored by the tourism and hospitality sectors, with significant reliance on seasonal visitors and real estate services.
Transportation is limited to regional highway corridors; there is no public transit infrastructure serving the island.
Development is strictly regulated by coastal management policies, focusing on low-density residential growth and infrastructure resilience.
Brunswick County utilizes an ad valorem assessment system with periodic revaluations to determine property tax liability.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and general service taxes, with some areas potentially falling under specific municipal service districts.
Property insurance is a critical cost factor due to high-risk coastal zone designations, with premiums trending upward.
Data retrieved from 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.
- K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Food, Games, and Things to Do In Myrtle Beach4.113.2 mi
- Boondocks Adventure Farm4.715.7 mi
- Shark Wake Park 8434.514.1 mi
- Hawaiian Rumble Golf & Batting Cages4.416.2 mi
- Break Out Myrtle Beach4.813.2 mi
- Avista Resort4.313 mi
- Baywatch Resort in North Myrtle Beach by Dwell415.8 mi
- North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex4.714.2 mi
- House of Blues Myrtle Beach4.517.2 mi
- Local on the Water4.312.2 mi
- The Big "M" Casino4.38.3 mi
- Cherry Grove Fishing Pier4.511.1 mi
- Rivers Edge Golf Club4.57 mi
- Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort4.45.2 mi
- Sunset Beach Fishing Pier4.74.8 mi
- Ingram Planetarium4.42.6 mi
- Museum of Coastal Carolina4.64.3 mi
- Mary's Gone Wild4.311 mi
- BUY CURIOUSLY4.515 mi
- Sunset River Gallery4.86.3 mi
- Vereen Memorial Gardens4.87.2 mi
- Heritage Shores Nature Preserve4.69.7 mi
- Holden Beach RV Campground4.611.6 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Park4.71.6 mi
- The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center4.92.3 mi
- North Myrtle Beach RV Resort and Dry Dock Marina4.312 mi
- Harbourgate Marina Club in North Myrtle Beach4.511.2 mi
- Myrtle Beach Yacht Club4.69.9 mi
- Barefoot Resort & Yacht Club3.317.4 mi
- Holden Beach Marina4.812.6 mi
- Tidewater Golf Club4.59.7 mi
- Rivers Edge Golf Club4.57 mi
- Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort4.45.2 mi
- Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center4.12.9 mi
- Oyster Bay Golf Links44.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Coastal North Town Center4.611.7 mi
- Boulineau's IGA4.611.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Ocean Isle Beach Market Place4.63.4 mi
- Crab Catchers on the Waterfront4.48.4 mi
- Platt's Seafood4.711.2 mi
- Myrtle Beach International Airport4.530.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary public beach access and coastal recreation area.
Notable local golf facility with coastal views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.