NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27356

NC · Population: 3,020

B
68/100
49
C
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27356

Zip code 27356 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,020 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 $56,117 and home values around $148,200, 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 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

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
$56,117
Home Value
$148,200
Rent
$705/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
63.7%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower 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).