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Carthage, North Carolina · ZIP 28327

Carthage — ZIP 28327

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Carthage (28327) scores 63/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $414K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency56%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$414K
Median rent$2,382/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$414K

Median Rent

$2,382/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,189

Violent Crime

175

Property Crime

1,014

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Moore County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sandhills Farm Life ElementaryKG–05379
62%
57%
Carthage ElementaryPK–05350
57%
57%
Crain's Creek Middle06–08481
48%
51%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

18,984

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28327 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28327 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28327 is approximately $414K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28327 in Carthage has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.