Blended score for ZIP 28039'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

4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

93 / 100

Restaurants & cafes11

Grocery stores5

Parks5

Schools5

Transit stops20

Pharmacies1

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

Dole Elementary

1.07 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

1.9

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

State rating: F (2025)

Enrollment: 390
Student:teacher ratio: 13.4:1
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Middle

North Rowan Middle

1.36 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 476
Student:teacher ratio: 15.4:1
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

High

North Rowan High

0.99 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 559
Student:teacher ratio: 14.7:1
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Commute from Salisbury

Real drive time from Salisbury's center to Downtown Charlotte.

43 min

typical drive time

42.6 mi

distance

40 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Salisbury, from Rowan County Airport.

43°F

Cities near 28039

Salisbury · all of Salisbury Lexington · 14.2 mi Kannapolis · 14.9 mi Concord · 20.2 mi Mooresville · 22.1 mi Troutman · 22.5 mi Davidson · 22.8 mi

ZIP codes near 28039

28159 (Spencer) · 0.7 mi 28144 (Salisbury) · 2.1 mi 28146 (Salisbury) · 4.1 mi 28147 (Salisbury) · 6 mi 27299 (Linwood) · 8.5 mi 27013 (Cleveland) · 9.9 mi 28138 (Rockwell) · 9.9 mi 27292 (Lexington) · 10.3 mi

ZIP 28039 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28039 right now?+

There are currently 6 active listings in ZIP 28039, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28039?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28039 is $232,250. Homes are spending an average of 11 days on market.

Is ZIP 28039's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28039 have risen 1.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28039?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28039 are None.

What schools serve ZIP 28039?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28039's center are Dole Elementary, North Rowan Middle, North Rowan High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28039 walkable?+

ZIP 28039's center has a walkability score of 51 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 28039?+

The typical drive from Salisbury's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 43 minutes (42.6 miles).

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 4 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.