Zip Code 27212

NC · Population: 2,084

B+
72/100
41
C
Safety
86
A
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27212

Zip code 27212 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 2,084 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $88,125 and home values around $179,100, 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 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$88,125
Home Value
$179,100
Rent
$773/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
25.4%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
69.6%
Rent Burden
10.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).