Question 1

Is 28504 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28504 in Kinston has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Kinston city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 28504 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 28504?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28504 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 28504 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Kinston district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 28504 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 28504?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 28504 is approximately $188K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 28504 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 28504 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 28504 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 28504 has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100, placing it in the moderate range for Kinston. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 61/100, 28504 scores similarly to the middle tier of Kinston 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.

Kinston — ZIP 28504

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Northwest Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Banks Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Moss Hill Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Southwood Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Woodington Middle	06–08	—	—	—