Question 1

Is 38701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38701 in Greenville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Greenville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 38701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 38701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 38701. 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, 38701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Greenville. 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 38701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 38701 is approximately $61K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 38701 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 38701 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 38701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38701 has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100, placing it in the moderate range for Greenville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 79/100, 38701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Greenville 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.

Greenville — ZIP 38701

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Akin Elementary School	01–05	—	—	—
Coleman Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Greenville High School	09–12	—	—	—
McBride Elementary School	PK–PK	—	—	—
Stern Elementary School	01–05	—	—	—
Webb Elementary School	KG–KG	—	—	—
Weddington Elementary School	01–05	—	—	—
T.L. Weston Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
O'Bannon High School	07–12	—	—	—