New Bern, North Carolina · ZIP 28560

New Bern — ZIP 28560

New Bern (28560) scores 58/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $276K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$276K

Median rent$1,605/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

$276K

Median Rent

$1,605/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,464

Violent Crime

275

Property Crime

1,189

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Craven 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
Grover C Fields Middle	06–08	542	55%	57%
Brinson Memorial Elementary	KG–05	446	52%	59%
Bridgeton Elementary	PK–05	415	42%	32%
J.T. Barber Elementary	PK–05	270	32%	22%
Oaks Road Academy	PK–05	352	22%	27%

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

27,981

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

42.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28560 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 28560 has a school score of 51/100. 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 28560 is approximately $276K. 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 28560 in New Bern has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. 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.