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Henderson, North Carolina · ZIP 27536

Henderson — ZIP 27536

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Henderson (27536) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Henderson. 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 $115K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby7

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index94/100
Typical home value$115K
Median rent$940/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: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$115K

Median Rent

$940/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,308

Violent Crime

252

Property Crime

1,056

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Vance 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
Henderson CollegiateKG–121,334
72%
69%
STEM Early High06–08281
62%
76%
Pinkston Street ElementaryPK–05262
37%
27%
L B Yancey ElementaryPK–05186
32%
32%
E M Rollins ElementaryPK–05322
27%
22%
Vance County Middle School06–08755
19%
23%
Vance Virtual Village Academy06–12126
12%
37%

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

15,293

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27536 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 27536 has a school score of 60/100. 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 27536 is approximately $115K. 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 27536 in Henderson has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.