Blended score for ZIP 28420'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).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

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

Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

2.92 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 391
Student:teacher ratio: 14.0:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Middle

North Myrtle Beach Middle

9.51 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.7

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

State rating: Good (2025)

Enrollment: 1,256
Student:teacher ratio: 17.4:1
District: Horry 01

High

Brunswick County Early College

21.33 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

ZIP codes near 28420

28467 (Calabash) · 3.6 mi 28468 (Sunset Beach) · 5.6 mi 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach) · 8.9 mi 28470 (Shallotte) · 11.9 mi 28452 (Supply) · 12.7 mi 28463 (Tabor City) · 15.8 mi 28462 (Supply) · 17.2 mi 28340 (Fairmont) · 21 mi

ZIP 28420 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28420 right now?+

There are currently 125 active listings in ZIP 28420, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28420?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28420 is $359,990. Homes are spending an average of 109 days on market.

Is ZIP 28420's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28420 have risen 3.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28420?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28420 are Rich Square at Brunswick Plantation, Brunswick Plantation, McLamb Farms.

What schools serve ZIP 28420?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28420's center are Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, North Myrtle Beach Middle, Brunswick County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28420 walkable?+

ZIP 28420's center has a walkability score of 17 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) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 5 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.