Zip Code 27009

NC · Population: 3,486

B
65/100
41
C
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
71
B+
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 B (score: 65/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

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
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).