Blended score for ZIP 28540'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable

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

Summersill Elementary

2.95 mi away · Grades -1-5

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: 526
Student:teacher ratio: 13.2:1
District: Onslow County Schools

Middle

Northwoods Park Middle

1.7 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.7

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 665
Student:teacher ratio: 19.0:1
District: Onslow County Schools

High

Jacksonville High

2.55 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.4

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 1,307
Student:teacher ratio: 19.8:1
District: Onslow County Schools

ZIP codes near 28540

28546 (Jacksonville) · 5 mi 28544 (Midway Park) · 9.3 mi 28574 (Richlands) · 10.7 mi 28555 (Maysville) · 14.4 mi 28539 (Hubert) · 16.1 mi 28518 (Beulaville) · 16.6 mi 28460 (North Topsail Beach) · 17.6 mi 28582 (Stella) · 18.3 mi

ZIP 28540 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28540 right now?+

There are currently 388 active listings in ZIP 28540, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28540?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28540 is $235,000. Homes are spending an average of 141 days on market.

Is ZIP 28540's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28540 have fallen 0.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28540?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28540 are Not In Subdivision, Northwoods, Other.

What schools serve ZIP 28540?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28540's center are Summersill Elementary, Northwoods Park Middle, Jacksonville High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28540 walkable?+

ZIP 28540's center has a walkability score of 24 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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