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Zip Code 27530

NC · Population: 37,447

C+
54/100
46
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
Zip 27530, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27530

Zip code 27530 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 37,447 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $52,466, with home values near $164,100 and rents around $791/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% 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
$52,466
Home Value
$164,100
Rent
$791/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
20.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
58.8%
Rent Burden
18.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).