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China Grove, North Carolina · ZIP 28023

China Grove — ZIP 28023

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China Grove (28023) scores 81/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $301K.

81OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share5%
Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$301K
Median rent$1,617/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

$301K

Median Rent

$1,617/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,459

Violent Crime

396

Property Crime

2,063

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Rowan 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
Carson High09–121,063
72%
57%
Bostian ElementaryKG–05342
57%
57%
Millbridge ElementaryKG–05547
53%
48%
South Rowan High09–12932
47%
41%
China Grove Middle06–08572
31%
41%
China Grove ElementaryPK–05592
28%
34%

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

15,255

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28023 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 28023 has a school score of 66/100. 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 28023 is approximately $301K. 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 28023 in China Grove has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100. 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.