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Zip Code 27027

NC · Population: 4,209

C
45/100
42
C
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27027

Zip code 27027 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,209 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), 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 $43,768, with home values near $114,100 and rents around $624/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.6% 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
$43,768
Home Value
$114,100
Rent
$624/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
12.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
Owner-Occupied
61.5%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted 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).