Salemburg’s median age is 32.8 years, below both the North Carolina town median (40.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 10 of the 235 North Carolina towns we compare have a lower typical home value than Salemburg. Marion Butler Birthplace and Howard-Royal House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Salemburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

470 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Roseboro · 4 mi Autryville · 8 mi Clinton · 10 mi Stedman · 11 mi Falcon · 15 mi Garland · 17 mi

SWAT swapping 150401-A-PS468-003, 2015

Salemburg’s story

127 years in pictures

The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.

1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.

1899Salemburg is settled

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Salemburg: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Salemburg, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerSouth River Elec Member14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterTown of Salemburg water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Salemburg’s trash rules yet

SchoolsSampson County SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereSampson County Board of ElectionsSampson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025

ZIP code2838528385 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Salemburg.

Housing

A typical Salemburg home is worth about $142K

The typical Salemburg home is worth about $142,000, down 1.7% in a year, 57% below the North Carolina typical home. 84% of households own their home in Salemburg, against 67% in North Carolina’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.

$142KZillow home value

	Salemburg	North Carolina towns	U.S. towns
Households that own their home	84%	67%	73%
Median rent	$1,083 a month	$1,085 a month	$1,185 a month

Typical home value

Salemburg$142K

North Carolina$332K

−1.7%

value change, 1 year

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Prices over the yearsDown 1.7% in a year Years of income to buyA typical home costs 1.7 years of income Rents$1,083 a month · Median rent

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Schools

The schools Salemburg’s kids attend

Its one school is below.

School	Level	Students	Letter
The Point Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12	Grades K–12	62	–

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The districtsThe public schools Every school1 school · The Point Christian Academy Questions“Are Salemburg’s schools good?”

NCES · EDFacts

Natural hazards

Hurricanes leads a very high hazard risk in Salemburg

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

80risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesVery high risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters6 federal disasters · Paid out in Salemburg Get ready0.3 events a year, on average · Ready for hurricanes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Salemburg, expect mild winters and hot summers

Salemburg has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Salemburg is 91°F.

2″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter34–56°

Spring49–74°

Summer69–89°

Fall51–74°

Nov 7

typical first frost

Mar 26

typical last frost

+0.9°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 91°, January lows 33°Rain & snow2″ of snow a winter · 49 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingBoth heating and cooling Then and now+0.9° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

Salemburg has 1.4 jobs for every working resident, and 342 people commute in

Most working residents leave Salemburg for work: only 5% work in town. Salemburg’s average trip to work is 27 minutes. The top destinations are Clinton (15%), Fayetteville (5%) and Raleigh (4%).

5%work in town

	Salemburg	North Carolina towns	U.S. towns
Average trip to work	27 minutes	24 minutes	25 minutes
Median household income	$83,000	$69,000	$80,000
Working residents who work in town	5%	6.8%	8%
Below the poverty line	9.7%	13%	9.6%