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Zip Code 27203

NC · Population: 21,982

C+
50/100
42
C
Safety
42
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27203

Zip code 27203 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 21,982 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $43,879, with home values near $134,300 and rents around $792/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5%, which is near the national average.

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
$43,879
Home Value
$134,300
Rent
$792/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
15.1%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
43.8%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).