Question 1

Is 41179 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 41179 in Vanceburg 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 41179 among the safer ZIP codes in the Vanceburg metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 41179?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 41179 has a school score of 61/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 41179 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Vanceburg district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 41179 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 41179?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 41179 is approximately $115K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 41179 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 41179 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 41179 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 41179 has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100, placing it in the moderate range for Vanceburg. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 76/100, 41179 scores similarly to the middle tier of Vanceburg neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Laurel Elementary School	PK–06	70	45%	55%
Lewis County Middle School	07–08	290	41%	54%
Lewis County High School	09–12	568	37%	37%
Lewis County Central Elementary School	PK–06	466	36%	45%

— ZIP 41179

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