Question 1

Is 50851 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50851 in Lenox has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 50851 among the safer ZIP codes in the Lenox metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 50851?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50851 has a school score of 90/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 50851. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 50851 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Lenox. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 50851?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 50851 is approximately $157K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 50851 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 50851 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 50851 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50851 has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Lenox area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Lenox metro, so the score reflects how 50851 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 85 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Lenox Elementary School	PK–06	308	87%	87%
Lenox High School	07–12	219	82%	77%

— ZIP 50851

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