Safest Neighborhoods in the 28655 ZIP Code

Fraser firs and red spruces outnumber residents in Burke Mountains, a small community in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Homebuyers are drawn to the quiet High Country location, close to trails and other outdoor attractions. “The neighborhood attracts a lot of hikers, trout fisherman, climbers and people who love the outdoors,” says

The rectangular summit of Table Rock Mountain is probably the most iconic feature of Upper Creek, as the rock formation is visible from 30 miles away. However, it’s just one of the spots that draw hikers and rock climbers to the mountains and gorges of this remote North Carolina community that’s 8 miles northwest of Morganton. Residents typically

During the Revolutionary War, an oak tree in Quaker Meadows served as the rallying point for nearly 1,400 frontiersmen before they marched south and defeated British soldiers at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Nearly 250 years later, Quaker Meadows is no longer a secluded frontier, but forests and pastures cover much of the community’s hills and

The Silver Creek area is about 13 miles from Downtown Morganton. The community includes the town of Glen Alpine, the upscale neighborhood Silver Creek Plantation, and countless homes on multi-acre lots. “It’s kind of a farming area outside of the city a good little bit,” says Chris Gettys, A Realtor and broker with eXp Realty who lives nearby and

Drexel, NC, a small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, offers affordable homes and highly rated schools. Its annual fair is popular, while nearby Lake Rhodhiss and South Mountains State Park provide outdoor recreation.

Valdese, NC, a Western North Carolina town, preserves Waldensian heritage. It features a charming Main Street and Lake Rhodhiss for recreation. Burke County Public Schools include highly rated Heritage Middle.

Lower Fork is a rural community of about 3,300 tucked into the South Mountains of Burke County. The community has a variety of housing choices and is close to outdoor attractions like South Mountain State Park and numerous hiking trails. “It's in the country basically,” says Paula Dodge, a Realtor at Home & Heart Realty. There's not a whole lot of

Lower Creek is a rural community of 2,500 nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers buyers many housing options and is close to outdoor attractions such as state forests and trails. “It's nice,” says Tim Newton, a broker with Coldwell Banker Newton Real Estate, who sells in the area. “You’re getting into some

The Upper Fork area of Morganton is home to about 1,000 residents, many winding creeks and the South Mountains State Park. Residents are often treated to views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from their front yards or find peaceful solitude on home farms surrounded by trees. Yet, Downtown Morganton, with its shopping, dining and services, is only

The Smoky Creek community is less than 10 miles from Downtown Morganton and gets its name from the small body of water that winds through it. The area’s roughly 580 residents enjoy proximity to the city’s shopping, dining and entertainment options, and the peaceful, rural lifestyle that comes with living just outside the hustle and bustle. “People