NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27358

NC · Population: 15,472

A
84/100
90
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
92
A+
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27358

Zip code 27358 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 15,472 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $118,893 and home values around $371,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 47.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, 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
$118,893
Home Value
$371,700
Rent
$1,134/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
47.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
88.8%
Rent Burden
11.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life92A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).