Smithfield, North Carolina · ZIP 27577

Smithfield — ZIP 27577

Smithfield (27577) scores 45/100 — Below Average for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $295K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$295K

Median rent$1,809/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

$295K

Median Rent

$1,809/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

2,975

Violent Crime

340

Property Crime

2,635

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Johnston 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
Johnston Co Early College Academy	09–13	251	85%	98%
The Innovation Academy at South Campus	06–08	263	67%	72%
Smithfield-Selma High	09–12	1,548	62%	44%
Neuse Charter School	KG–12	925	54%	65%
South Smithfield Elementary	PK–05	450	37%	34%
Smithfield Middle	06–08	573	33%	39%
West Smithfield Elementary	PK–05	494	33%	28%
JCPS Virtual Academy	KG–12	203	25%	46%

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

26,946

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27577 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 27577 has a school score of 68/100. 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 27577 is approximately $295K. 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 27577 in Smithfield has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.