NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27326

NC · Population: 3,433

B
68/100
57
C+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27326

Zip code 27326 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,433 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $63,182 and home values around $140,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, 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
$63,182
Home Value
$140,300
Rent
$628/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
8.1%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
76.8%
Rent Burden
11.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).