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Fairmont, North Carolina · ZIP 28340

Fairmont — ZIP 28340

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Fairmont (28340) scores 37/100 — Below Average for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $118K.

37OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby4

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$118K

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

$118K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,404

Violent Crime

593

Property Crime

2,811

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Robeson 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
Fairmont High09–12780
35%
30%
Fairgrove Elementary SchoolPK–05291
22%
17%
Rosenwald ElementaryPK–04343
17%
22%
Fairmont Middle05–08253
14%
24%

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

9,756

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

46.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28340 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 28340 has a school score of 50/100. 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 28340 is approximately $118K. 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 28340 in Fairmont has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.