Blended score for ZIP 28630'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

6.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

35 / 100

Restaurants & cafes12

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

Granite Falls Elementary

0.85 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: 571
Student:teacher ratio: 15.0:1
District: Caldwell County Schools

Middle

Granite Falls Middle

1.03 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: 558
Student:teacher ratio: 16.4:1
District: Caldwell County Schools

High

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

5.14 mi away · Grades 9-12

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: 204
Student:teacher ratio: 14.6:1
District: Caldwell County Schools

ZIP codes near 28630

28638 (Hudson) · 4.5 mi 28601 (Hickory) · 6 mi 28612 (Connelly Springs) · 7.1 mi 28602 (Hickory) · 8 mi 28690 (Valdese) · 8 mi 28645 (Lenoir) · 11.6 mi 28613 (Conover) · 13 mi 28681 (Taylorsville) · 13.2 mi

ZIP 28630 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28630 right now?+

There are currently 132 active listings in ZIP 28630, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28630?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28630 is $229,900. Homes are spending an average of 96 days on market.

Is ZIP 28630's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28630 have fallen 1.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28630?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28630 are none, The Waterfront Club, Edgewater.

What schools serve ZIP 28630?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28630's center are Granite Falls Elementary, Granite Falls Middle, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28630 walkable?+

ZIP 28630's center has a walkability score of 34 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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