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Whiteville, North Carolina · ZIP 28472

Whiteville — ZIP 28472

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Whiteville (28472) scores 46/100 — Below Average for North Carolina. 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 $192K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency58%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100
Typical home value$192K

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

$192K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

612

Violent Crime

73

Property Crime

539

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Columbus 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
Old Dock ElementaryPK–04265
72%
62%
Columbus Career and College Academy09–13230
70%
70%
Whiteville High09–12639
67%
52%
Edgewood Elementary03–05450
60%
42%
Central Middle06–08451
54%
48%
Williams TownshipPK–08659
46%
39%
Classical Charter Schools of WhitevilleKG–08842
40%
43%
Whiteville PrimaryPK–02486Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,833

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28472 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 28472 has a school score of 70/100. 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 28472 is approximately $192K. 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 28472 in Whiteville has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.