NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27284

NC · Population: 56,773

B+
74/100
71
B+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27284

Zip code 27284 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 56,773 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $75,707 and home values around $232,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4%, 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
$75,707
Home Value
$232,800
Rent
$1,011/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
32.8%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).