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Zip Code 27379

NC · Population: 4,570

C
48/100
42
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27379

Zip code 27379 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,570 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $43,438, with home values near $144,200 and rents around $546/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$43,438
Home Value
$144,200
Rent
$546/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
17.6%
Unemployment
10%
Owner-Occupied
62.8%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).