NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27301

NC · Population: 10,148

B+
76/100
73
B+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27301

Zip code 27301 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 10,148 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $77,316, with home values near $197,100 and rents around $1,574/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

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
$77,316
Home Value
$197,100
Rent
$1,574/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
29.6%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
86.1%
Rent Burden
24.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).