Morehead City, North Carolina · ZIP 28557

Morehead City — ZIP 28557

Morehead City (28557) scores 70/100 — 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 $421K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100

Avg math proficiency66%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$421K

Median rent$1,638/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

$421K

Median Rent

$1,638/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

915

Violent Crime

128

Property Crime

787

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Carteret 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
West Carteret High	08–12	1,095	82%	68%
Morehead City Middle	06–08	506	62%	64%
Morehead City Primary	PK–03	502	62%	57%
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn	04–05	253	59%	53%

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

15,355

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

48.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28557 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 28557 has a school score of 76/100. 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 28557 is approximately $421K. 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 28557 in Morehead City has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. 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.