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Oak, North Carolina · ZIP 27857

— ZIP 27857

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66OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Higher reported crime than the typical US area.

Safety index45/100

Strong, above-average schools.

School index70/100

A strong, in-demand housing market.

Value index95/100
Median price$124K

Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

$124K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Median Home Price — 24 Months

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Crime Overview

Total Incidents

571

Violent Crime

89

Property Crime

482

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Martin County, North Carolina (2024). 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

SchoolGradesStudentsMath ↓Reading

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.

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Demographics

Population

1,211

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

56.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 27857 in Oak has a crime score of 45/100, which is above city averages — meaning reported incidents per 1,000 residents are elevated relative to most Oak neighborhoods. This score is calculated from FBI Crime Data Explorer incident reports, normalized by population and weighted by crime severity. Prospective residents should review the Full Crime Report for 27857, check street-level crime mapping tools, and weigh this data alongside commute priorities, school needs, and affordability when making decisions. Crime scores are one input, not a complete picture of neighborhood livability.