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Zip Code 27505

NC · Population: 7,541

B
67/100
65
B
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27505

Zip code 27505 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 7,541 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $70,570 and home values around $168,900, 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 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$70,570
Home Value
$168,900
Rent
$948/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
18.3%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Rent Burden
16.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).