Blended score for ZIP 28472'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

4.8 / 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

Chadbourn Elementary

3.12 mi away · Grades -1-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.3

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 227
Student:teacher ratio: 13.4:1
District: Columbus County Schools

Middle

Central Middle

4.22 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.3

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 467
Student:teacher ratio: 12.6:1
District: Whiteville City Schools

High

Columbus Career and College Academy

1.48 mi away · Grades 9-13

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.4

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 241
Student:teacher ratio: 18.5:1
District: Columbus County Schools

ZIP codes near 28472

28431 (Chadbourn) · 3.5 mi 28438 (Hope Mills) · 10.6 mi 28450 (Lake Waccamaw) · 15.1 mi 28463 (Tabor City) · 17.3 mi 28369 (Wagram) · 19.2 mi 28358 (Lumberton) · 22.4 mi 28337 (Elizabethtown) · 23.4 mi 28360 (Lumberton) · 26.4 mi

ZIP 28472 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28472 right now?+

There are currently 135 active listings in ZIP 28472, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28472?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28472 is $219,900. Homes are spending an average of 163 days on market.

Is ZIP 28472's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28472 have risen 15.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28472?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28472 are Not In Subdivision, Other, Land O'Lakes Estates.

What schools serve ZIP 28472?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28472's center are Chadbourn Elementary, Central Middle, Columbus Career and College Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28472 walkable?+

ZIP 28472's center has a walkability score of 15 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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