Question 1

Is 27203 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27203 in Asheboro has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Asheboro city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 27203 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 27203?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27203 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 27203. 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, 27203 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Asheboro. 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 27203?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 27203 is approximately $205K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 27203 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 27203 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 27203 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27203 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Asheboro. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 27203 scores similarly to the middle tier of Asheboro 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.

Asheboro — ZIP 27203

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Asheboro High	09–12	—	—	—
South Asheboro Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Balfour Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Charles W McCrary Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Donna L Loflin Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Lindley Park Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
North Asheboro Middle	06–08	—	—	—