Blended score for ZIP 27856'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

2.0 / 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

Nashville Elementary

1.4 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: 649
Student:teacher ratio: 15.1:1
District: Nash County Public Schools

Middle

Red Oak Middle

4.78 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.0

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 837
Student:teacher ratio: 19.9:1
District: Nash County Public Schools

High

Northern Nash High

4.07 mi away · Grades 9-12

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: 1,087
Student:teacher ratio: 17.8:1
District: Nash County Public Schools

ZIP codes near 27856

27804 (Rocky Mount) · 7.3 mi 27803 (Rocky Mount) · 8.3 mi 27809 (Battleboro) · 8.9 mi 27882 (Spring Hope) · 10.4 mi 27816 (Castalia) · 10.6 mi 27801 (Rocky Mount) · 11.5 mi 27891 (Whitakers) · 12.3 mi 27822 (Elm City) · 13.9 mi

ZIP 27856 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27856 right now?+

There are currently 110 active listings in ZIP 27856, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27856?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27856 is $317,950. Homes are spending an average of 106 days on market.

Is ZIP 27856's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27856 have risen 3.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27856?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27856 are Not In Subdivision, Not in a Subdivision, Cardinal Woods.

What schools serve ZIP 27856?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27856's center are Nashville Elementary, Red Oak Middle, Northern Nash High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27856 walkable?+

ZIP 27856's center has a walkability score of 6 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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