Dobson, North Carolina · ZIP 27017

Dobson — ZIP 27017

Dobson (27017) scores 85/100 — Excellent for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $271K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency63%

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$271K

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

$271K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

742

Violent Crime

126

Property Crime

616

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Surry 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
Surry Early College	09–13	296	95%	92%
Surry Central High	09–12	679	72%	47%
Dobson Elementary	PK–05	350	72%	62%
Copeland Elementary	PK–05	274	72%	52%
Central Middle	06–08	502	52%	45%
Rockford Elementary	PK–05	335	42%	47%
Surry Online Magnet School	KG–12	121	35%	65%

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

9,594

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

40 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27017 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 27017 has a school score of 74/100. 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 27017 is approximately $271K. 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 27017 in Dobson has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. 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.