NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27262

NC · Population: 25,652

C+
56/100
50
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
45
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27262

Zip code 27262 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 25,652 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 $58,104, with home values near $206,700 and rents around $989/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 39.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.4% 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
$58,104
Home Value
$206,700
Rent
$989/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
39.1%
Unemployment
7.4%
Owner-Occupied
59.6%
Rent Burden
20.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy45CLower 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).