Lenoir, North Carolina · ZIP 28645

Lenoir — ZIP 28645

Lenoir (28645) scores 54/100 — Fair for North Carolina. 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 $224K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$224K

Median rent$1,218/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

$224K

Median Rent

$1,218/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,385

Violent Crime

123

Property Crime

1,262

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Caldwell 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
Hibriten High	09–12	818	72%	57%
West Caldwell High	09–12	634	65%	52%
Lower Creek Elementary	PK–05	396	57%	52%
Happy Valley Elementary	PK–08	234	42%	47%
Kings Creek Elementary	PK–08	153	42%	47%
Gamewell Middle	06–08	457	40%	42%
William Lenoir Middle	06–08	512	38%	49%
Gamewell Elementary	PK–05	459	36%	34%
Davenport A+ School	PK–05	429	33%	40%
Whitnel Elementary	PK–05	330	32%	32%
Valmead Elementary	PK–05	305	Not reported	Not reported
Oak Hill Charter School	KG–08	253	Not reported	Not reported
Caldwell Online Academy	04–12	138	Not reported	Not 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

46,237

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

46.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28645 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 28645 has a school score of 65/100. 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 28645 is approximately $224K. 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 28645 in Lenoir has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. 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.