Tarboro, North Carolina · ZIP 27886

Tarboro — ZIP 27886

Tarboro (27886) scores 62/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $154K.

Overall NeighborScore

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency36%

Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100

Typical home value$154K

Median rent$1,033/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

$154K

Median Rent

$1,033/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

534

Violent Crime

Property Crime

437

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Edgecombe 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
Edgecombe Early College High	09–13	171	90%	75%
North East Carolina Prep	PK–12	1,107	47%	47%
North Edgecombe High	09–12	358	30%	35%
Stocks Elementary	PK–05	389	28%	24%
Tarboro High	09–12	496	25%	27%
Princeville Elementary	PK–05	205	22%	32%
Martin Millennium Academy	KG–08	548	20%	30%
W A Pattillo Middle	06–08	289	13%	17%

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

18,560

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

47.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27886 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 27886 has a school score of 58/100. 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 27886 is approximately $154K. 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 27886 in Tarboro has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. 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.