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Creswell, North Carolina · ZIP 27928

Creswell — ZIP 27928

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Creswell (27928) scores 64/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $134K.

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Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency64%
Schools nearby2

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index91/100
Typical home value$134K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$134K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

111

Violent Crime

22

Property Crime

89

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington 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
Washington Early College High09–1372
75%
90%
Pocosin Innovative CharterKG–08269
32%
37%

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

1,720

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27928 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 27928 has a school score of 63/100. 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 27928 is approximately $134K. 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 27928 in Creswell has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. 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.