NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27054

NC · Population: 2,017

B+
76/100
85
A
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
Zip 27054, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27054

Zip code 27054 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 2,017 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $92,823 and home values around $188,800, 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 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.6% 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
$92,823
Home Value
$188,800
Rent
—
Median Age
50
College Educated
19.7%
Unemployment
7.6%
Owner-Occupied
96.7%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).