NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27534

NC · Population: 30,742

C+
58/100
49
C
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
Zip 27534, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27534

Zip code 27534 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 30,742 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 $56,745, with home values near $173,800 and rents around $1,079/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$56,745
Home Value
$173,800
Rent
$1,079/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
27.3%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
52.2%
Rent Burden
22.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower 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).