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Lake Park, North Carolina · ZIP 28079

Lake Park — ZIP 28079

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Lake Park (28079) scores 71/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $440K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100
Avg math proficiency70%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$440K
Median rent$2,061/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

$440K

Median Rent

$2,061/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,701

Violent Crime

450

Property Crime

2,251

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union 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
Porter Ridge High School09–121,809
85%
67%
Poplin ElementaryKG–05756
84%
69%
Indian Trail ElementaryPK–05633
78%
61%
Hemby Bridge ElementaryPK–05491
74%
65%
Porter Ridge Middle School06–081,447
70%
68%
Union Prep Academy at Indian TrailKG–111,268
65%
63%
Sun Valley Middle06–08909
53%
53%
Porter Ridge ElementaryPK–05765
48%
43%

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

40,820

Median Income

$101K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28079 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 28079 has a school score of 77/100. 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 28079 is approximately $440K. 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 28079 in Lake Park has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.