NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27403

NC · Population: 19,553

C+
58/100
47
C
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27403

Zip code 27403 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 19,553 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $53,023, with home values near $202,300 and rents around $964/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 48.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, 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
$53,023
Home Value
$202,300
Rent
$964/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
48.1%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
51%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety47CLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+Weighted 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).