Real Estate Investing in Tarboro, North Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 18,560 • Edgecombe County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.0% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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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 $151,807
Avg Monthly Rent $1,033
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Tarboro Real Estate

Tarboro (North Carolina) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Tarboro's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Tarboro are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Rocky Mount, NC

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Avg Home Value
$151,807
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,033
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rocky Mount, NC metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
60%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Rocky Mount, NC metro
0
Days to pending
9.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Tarboro

1 College 1,036 Students 391 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Edgecombe Community College
2-Year Public · 1,036 students
📍 ~391 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Tarboro, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarboro, NC

What is the investability score for Tarboro, NC?

Tarboro, NC registers an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $152K and average rents around $1,033/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

What is the median home value in Tarboro, NC?

Typical homes in Tarboro, NC go for around $152K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

How strong are rents in Tarboro, NC?

The typical rental in Tarboro, NC commands about $1,033/mo monthly. That rent profile predictable cash flow against the $152K purchase basis.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Tarboro, NC?

Rental vacancy in Tarboro, NC is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Tarboro, NC?

Tarboro, NC offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,033/mo rent level.

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