Morganton, North Carolina · ZIP 28655

Morganton — ZIP 28655

Morganton (28655) scores 75/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $266K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency57%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100

Typical home value$266K

Median rent$1,344/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

$266K

Median Rent

$1,344/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

778

Violent Crime

119

Property Crime

659

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Burke 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
Burke Middle College	11–12	130	95%	Not reported
Patton High School	09–12	756	77%	57%
Freedom High	09–12	1,299	72%	57%
Drexel Elementary	PK–05	477	69%	51%
Salem Elementary	PK–05	476	67%	52%
New Dimensions	KG–08	569	66%	65%
Glen Alpine Elementary	PK–05	295	62%	52%
W A Young Elementary	PK–05	327	57%	52%
Mull Elementary	PK–05	291	57%	57%
Liberty Middle	06–08	453	52%	59%
Oak Hill Elementary	PK–05	310	52%	42%
Table Rock Middle	06–08	427	47%	47%
Mountain View Elementary	PK–05	762	44%	30%
Forest Hill Elementary	PK–05	305	37%	37%
Hillcrest Elementary	PK–05	254	32%	22%
Walter R Johnson Middle	06–08	441	31%	34%

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

56,201

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

44.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28655 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 28655 has a school score of 70/100. 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 28655 is approximately $266K. 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 28655 in Morganton has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. 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.