Taylorsville, North Carolina · ZIP 28681

Taylorsville — ZIP 28681

Taylorsville (28681) scores 87/100 — Excellent for North Carolina. Safety: Lower 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 $272K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share0%

Property crime share100%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100

Avg math proficiency69%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$272K

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

$272K

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

419

Violent Crime

102

Property Crime

317

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alexander 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
Alexander Early College	09–12	172	95%	95%
Alexander Central High	09–12	1,254	82%	59%
Taylorsville Elementary	PK–05	241	72%	62%
West Alexander Middle	06–08	467	65%	58%
Bethlehem Elementary	PK–05	435	64%	57%
Sugar Loaf Elementary	KG–05	196	62%	52%
Ellendale Elementary	KG–05	168	62%	57%
Wittenburg Elementary	PK–05	294	52%	47%

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

26,117

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

43.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28681 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 28681 has a school score of 77/100. 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 28681 is approximately $272K. 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 28681 in Taylorsville has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. 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.