The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28508 sells for about $289,133, or $174 per square foot.
Prices are up +28.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Duplin County, North Carolina (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 28508 — Albertson
The housing market in 28508 is characterized by low inventory and very low price points, reflecting its rural nature and limited economic growth. Sales volume is minimal, and the market remains stable with little upward pressure on prices or significant new development activity. Data for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level real-time data is limited.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, agricultural workers, and budget-conscious buyers seeking rural living, as it lacks the amenities and employment density required by commuters or high-end investors.
Median prices moved up 28.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · 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 1.5%/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 1.5%/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 28508, North Carolina
Crime rates in the Albertson area are generally low compared to the North Carolina state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Duplin County Schools system, which generally faces challenges with resource allocation and student performance metrics compared to more urbanized districts in the state.
The area is subject to periodic flood risks associated with eastern North Carolina's low-lying topography and proximity to coastal storm tracks, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the agricultural sector and small-scale local commerce, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development currently reported in the immediate ZIP.
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for long commutes to employment hubs in Kinston or Goldsboro, as there is no public transit infrastructure available.
Recreational opportunities are primarily rural, consisting of local community parks and access to nearby natural areas for hunting and fishing; shopping and dining are limited and require travel to neighboring towns.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and a high share of single-family homes, with limited turnover and minimal presence of institutional short-term rental operators.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness, with major employers located in the surrounding county seats rather than within the ZIP itself.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highways; there is no public transit or rail infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP.
Duplin County Central Appraisal District conducts property assessments on a cyclical basis, with values generally reflecting agricultural land use and older residential stock.
Parcels are subject to Duplin County school and general administrative taxes; no significant MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to hurricane and wind damage, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
North Carolina is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a power-of-sale process that is generally faster than judicial states.
North Carolina requires sellers to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement, though many rural transactions may be exempt based on specific property types.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28508 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.
Small local park serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($48,200) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Duplin County's retained level and was not stored.