Denver, North Carolina · ZIP 28037

Denver — ZIP 28037

Denver (28037) scores 72/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $556K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency72%

Avg reading proficiency65%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$556K

Median rent$1,788/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

$556K

Median Rent

$1,788/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

840

Violent Crime

119

Property Crime

721

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lincoln 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
Rock Springs Elementary	PK–05	639	83%	73%
Catawba Springs Elementary	PK–05	543	77%	66%
Lincoln Charter School	KG–12	2,316	75%	72%
St James Elementary	PK–05	653	75%	66%
East Lincoln High	09–12	1,047	72%	64%
North Lincoln Middle	06–08	774	69%	59%
West Lake Preparatory Academy	KG–09	402	52%	57%

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

27,128

Median Income

$112K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

45.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28037 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 28037 has a school score of 80/100. 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 28037 is approximately $556K. 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 28037 in Denver has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.