Question 1

Is 28756 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28756 in Columbus has a crime score of 80/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 28756 among the safer ZIP codes in the Columbus metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 28756?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28756 has a school score of 66/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 28756 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Columbus district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 28756 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 28756?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 28756 is approximately $266K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 28756 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 28756 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 28756 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28756 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Columbus. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 28756 scores similarly to the middle tier of Columbus 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
Polk Central Elementary School	PK–05	379	67%	57%
Sunny View Elementary School	PK–05	120	65%	55%
Polk County Middle School	06–08	454	60%	65%

— ZIP 28756

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