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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28385

Sampson County

Typical home value

$136,827[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.5%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-51.8%
vs metro
vs state
-51.9%
ZIP 28385 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28385 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28385 is worth $136,827. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$831[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sampson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
2,575[3]
Median household income
$66,860[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sampson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+65[5]
Moved in
1,303
Moved out
1,238

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Lakewood High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Sampson County Schools

    481 students

  • Salemburg Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Sampson County Schools

    475 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$692
Loan principal$109,462
Down payment$27,365
Total interest paid$139,613

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$875
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28385?
The typical home in 28385 is worth $136,827, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28385?
Home values in 28385 are down 3.5% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 28385?
The effective property tax rate in 28385 is 0.6% — roughly $831 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28385?
ZIP code 28385 has a population of 2,575 and a median household income of $66,860.

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