Real Estate Investing in Lucama, North Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,366 • Wilson County

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Should you buy in Lucama, NC? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $209,444
Avg Monthly Rent $963
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lucama Real Estate

Across Lucama's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $209K median values, $963/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Lucama is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Lucama are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in North Carolina.

Demographics in Lucama show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Wilson, NC

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Avg Home Value
$209,444
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wilson, NC metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Wilson, NC metro
0
Days to pending
8.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lucama, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucama, NC

What is the best play in Lucama, NC?

Lucama, NC investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($209K prices, $963/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is the tenant base reliable in Lucama, NC?

Tenant demand in Lucama, NC is solid. The local workforce $963/mo rents across most rental classes.

How much do tenants pay in Lucama, NC?

Rent in Lucama, NC is around $963/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $209K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Should investors consider Lucama, NC?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Lucama, NC reflects its $209K prices and $963/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NC.

Is Lucama, NC a friendly market for rental owners?

Lucama, NC falls under NC landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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