NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27051

NC · Population: 8,031

C+
56/100
51
C+
Safety
53
C+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27051

Zip code 27051 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 8,031 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $58,902, with home values near $181,800 and rents around $1,120/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.4% 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
$58,902
Home Value
$181,800
Rent
$1,120/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
Owner-Occupied
69.8%
Rent Burden
22.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability53C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted 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).