Question 1

Is 28301 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28301 in Fayetteville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Fayetteville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 28301 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 28301?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28301 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 28301. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 28301 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Fayetteville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 28301?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 28301 is approximately $148K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 28301 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 28301 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 28301 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28301 has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100, placing it in the moderate range for Fayetteville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 75/100, 28301 scores similarly to the middle tier of Fayetteville 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.

Fayetteville — ZIP 28301

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
J W Seabrook Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Westarea Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle	06–08	—	—	—
E E Smith High	09–12	—	—	—
Ferguson-Easley Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Lucile Souders Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Walker-Spivey Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Reid Ross Classical High	09–12	—	—	—
Cross Creek Early College	09–12	—	—	—
Cumberland International Early College	09–12	—	—	—
Reid Ross Classical Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12	06–12	—	—	—
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5	KG–05	—	—	—
The Capitol Encore Academy	KG–12	—	—	—