Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina · ZIP 27870

Roanoke Rapids — ZIP 27870

Roanoke Rapids (27870) scores 41/100 — Below Average for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $124K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby7

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index85/100

Typical home value$124K

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

$124K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,106

Violent Crime

199

Property Crime

907

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Halifax 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
Roanoke Rapids Early College High	09–13	119	70%	85%
Roanoke Rapids High School	09–12	776	47%	37%
Manning Elementary School	PK–05	630	45%	45%
Chaloner Middle School	06–08	605	38%	38%
Belmont Elementary School	PK–05	614	31%	26%
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy	PK–05	254	12%	22%
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy	06–08	243	8%	23%

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

24,778

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27870 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 27870 has a school score of 59/100. 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 27870 is approximately $124K. 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 27870 in Roanoke Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.