NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27020

NC · Population: 5,747

C
49/100
45
C
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27020

Zip code 27020 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 5,747 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $48,356, with home values near $144,300 and rents around $732/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$48,356
Home Value
$144,300
Rent
$732/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
10.7%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
76.4%
Rent Burden
18.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety45CLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted 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).