Blended score for ZIP 28470'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).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

79 / 100

Restaurants & cafes11

Grocery stores3

Parks2

Schools2

Transit stops2

Pharmacies2

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

Union Elementary

4.25 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 539
Student:teacher ratio: 15.0:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Middle

Shallotte Middle

0.94 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: 674
Student:teacher ratio: 17.3:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

High

Brunswick County Early College

10.74 mi away · Grades 9-13

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: 365
Student:teacher ratio: 33.2:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Shallotte, from Brunswick County Airport.

68°F

Clear

Cities near 28470

Shallotte · all of Shallotte Ocean Isle Beach · 4.7 mi Supply · 5.4 mi Sunset Beach · 9.1 mi Bolivia · 10.6 mi Calabash · 11.3 mi Ash · 11.9 mi

ZIP codes near 28470

28452 (Supply) · 2.1 mi 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach) · 4.8 mi 28462 (Supply) · 5.3 mi 28468 (Sunset Beach) · 9.1 mi 28422 (Bolivia) · 10.6 mi 28467 (Calabash) · 11.3 mi 28420 (Ash) · 11.9 mi 28340 (Fairmont) · 12.1 mi

ZIP 28470 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28470 right now?+

There are currently 251 active listings in ZIP 28470, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28470?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28470 is $279,990. Homes are spending an average of 124 days on market.

Is ZIP 28470's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28470 have risen 5.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28470?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28470 are Not In Subdivision, Rivers Edge, Rutledge.

What schools serve ZIP 28470?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28470's center are Union Elementary, Shallotte Middle, Brunswick County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28470 walkable?+

ZIP 28470's center has a walkability score of 58 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (CCAR), Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.