NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27023

NC · Population: 13,651

A
85/100
84
A
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
Zip 27023, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27023

Zip code 27023 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 13,651 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 $90,066 and home values around $286,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$90,066
Home Value
$286,800
Rent
$1,034/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
50.2%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
83.6%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower 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).