Real Estate Investing in Pink Hill, North Carolina (28572)

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Lenoir County • Population: 6,080 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 28572 (Pink Hill, NC)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $165,686
Avg Monthly Rent $936
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $55,522
% Renters 34.7%

Market Analysis: 28572 Pink Hill

Stepping back, ZIP 28572 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $166K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $166K asset, 28572 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Statewide comparisons place 28572 among NC's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

Employment concentration in 28572 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

appears to the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Pink Hill:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $936/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Kinston, NC Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Kinston, NC metro data
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Property Strategy for 28572

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$55,429/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $110,859 $1,040 6.8% +10.6% $55,429
3BR $192,353 $1,460 5.5% +9.7% $64,118
4BR $285,231 $1,760 4.4% +9.9% $71,308

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$183K$158K$133K$108K$83K$58KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 28572 Compare?

Metric 28572 Pink Hill Kinston, NC North Carolina
Home Value $165,686 $165,686 N/A $330,565
5-Year CAGR 6.4% 6.4% N/A 7.8%
Avg Rent $936 $936 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.4% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.4%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kinston, NC metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $165,686
Monthly Rent $936
Price-to-Rent 14.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.8%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 10.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
10.5%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.4%
Growing
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 28572

Population: 6,080

💰 Median Household Income
$55,522
This area
$55,522
State
$63,256
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
34.7%
This area
34.7%
State
27.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-19.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
9.6%
This area
9.6%
State
0.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.7 years
This area
36.7 years
State
6.5 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
10.5%
This area
10.5%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 76.8%
Other/Mixed 12.5%
Black/African American 10.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.2%
👶 Under 18
23.6%
This area
23.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.7%
This area
17.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.1%
This area
5.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 28572

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
14.3:1 Avg Class Size
$12,624 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Pink Hill Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
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439 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,624 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pink Hill, NC a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Pink Hill, NC reflects its $166K prices and $936/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NC.

How should investors approach Pink Hill, NC?

Most investors in Pink Hill, NC run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What is the average monthly rent in Pink Hill, NC?

Expect rents around $936/mo per month in Pink Hill, NC. With home values at $166K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Pink Hill, NC?

Occupancy in Pink Hill, NC runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $936/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How expensive is real estate in Pink Hill, NC?

The median home value in Pink Hill, NC is roughly $166K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NC statewide average.

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