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Zip Code 27009

NC · Population: 3,486

A
85/100
85
A
Safety
88
A
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27009

Zip code 27009 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,486 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $95,855 and home values around $207,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$95,855
Home Value
$207,300
Rent
$1,194/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
23.1%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
93.5%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).