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Zip Code 27298

NC · Population: 11,154

C+
55/100
52
C+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27298

Zip code 27298 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 11,154 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $58,936, with home values near $174,600 and rents around $853/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$58,936
Home Value
$174,600
Rent
$853/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
16.6%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
69.8%
Rent Burden
17.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).