NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27316

NC · Population: 7,270

B
62/100
45
C
Safety
53
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27316

Zip code 27316 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 7,270 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $49,369, with home values near $125,100 and rents around $786/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.

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
$49,369
Home Value
$125,100
Rent
$786/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
16.8%
Unemployment
2.3%
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Rent Burden
19.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety45CLower crime = higher score
Affordability53C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).