Question 1

Is 89448 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 89448 in Zephyr Cove has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Zephyr Cove city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 89448 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 89448?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 89448 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 89448. 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, 89448 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Zephyr Cove. 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 89448?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 89448 is approximately $1.42M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 89448 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 89448 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 89448 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 89448 has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100, placing it in the moderate range for Zephyr Cove. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 60/100, 89448 scores similarly to the middle tier of Zephyr Cove 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
George Whittell High School	06–12	—	—	—
Zephyr Cove Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—

Zephyr Cove — ZIP 89448

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