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Goldsboro, North Carolina · ZIP 27534

Goldsboro — ZIP 27534

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Goldsboro (27534) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Goldsboro. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $223K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency49%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$223K
Median rent$1,549/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

$223K

Median Rent

$1,549/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,078

Violent Crime

596

Property Crime

2,482

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne 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
Wayne Early / Middle College High09–13239
90%
85%
Meadow Lane ElementaryPK–04674
61%
57%
Spring Creek ElementaryPK–04804
52%
41%
Greenwood Middle05–08402
49%
38%
Eastern Wayne High09–12781
45%
47%
Tommy's Road ElementaryPK–05545
35%
33%
Eastern Wayne ElementaryPK–05597
33%
27%
Eastern Wayne Middle06–08427
28%
35%
Wayne STEM AcademyKG–04305Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,340

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

39 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27534 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 27534 has a school score of 66/100. 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 27534 is approximately $223K. 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 27534 in Goldsboro has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.