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Shelby, North Carolina · ZIP 28152

Shelby — ZIP 28152

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Shelby (28152) scores 58/100 — Fair for Shelby. Safety: Higher 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 $227K.

58OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100
Avg math proficiency60%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$227K
Median rent$1,213/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

$227K

Median Rent

$1,213/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,408

Violent Crime

343

Property Crime

1,065

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cleveland 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
Crest High09–121,098
87%
59%
Pinnacle Classical AcademyKG–121,178
73%
72%
Springmore ElementaryPK–05618
72%
56%
Boiling Springs ElementaryPK–05558
72%
60%
Shelby High09–12792
62%
52%
James Love ElementaryPK–05376
62%
47%
Crest Middle06–08810
55%
47%
Township Three ElementaryPK–05540
50%
36%
Shelby Middle06–08588
37%
38%
Elizabeth ElementaryPK–05649
28%
30%
Cleveland ECHS09–13225Not reported
85%

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

27,031

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

34.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28152 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 28152 has a school score of 72/100. 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 28152 is approximately $227K. 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 28152 in Shelby 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.