Blended score for ZIP 28613's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

5 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores1

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Shuford Elementary

0.75 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 451
Student:teacher ratio: 16.1:1
District: Newton Conover City Schools

Middle

Newton-Conover Middle

1.01 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 633
Student:teacher ratio: 16.2:1
District: Newton Conover City Schools

High

Discovery High School

3.55 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 210
Student:teacher ratio: 23.3:1
District: Newton Conover City Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Conover, from Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport.

52°F

Clear

Cities near 28613

Conover · all of Conover Newton · 5.2 mi Hickory · 7 mi Maiden · 11.1 mi Taylorsville · 11.2 mi Granite Falls · 13.1 mi Sherrills Ford · 14.6 mi

ZIP codes near 28613

28610 (Claremont) · 3.8 mi 28658 (Newton) · 5.2 mi 28601 (Hickory) · 6.9 mi 28602 (Hickory) · 8.3 mi 28609 (Catawba) · 9 mi 28678 (Stony Point) · 10.3 mi 28681 (Taylorsville) · 11.2 mi 28650 (Maiden) · 11.3 mi

ZIP 28613 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28613 right now?+

There are currently 134 active listings in ZIP 28613, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28613?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28613 is $309,950. Homes are spending an average of 116 days on market.

Is ZIP 28613's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28613 have fallen 3.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28613?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28613 are Rock Barn, none, Cline Village.

What schools serve ZIP 28613?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28613's center are Shuford Elementary, Newton-Conover Middle, Discovery High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28613 walkable?+

ZIP 28613's center has a walkability score of 26 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.