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Zip Code 27536

NC · Population: 15,383

C
41/100
40
C
Safety
33
D
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 27536, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27536

Zip code 27536 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 15,383 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $108,800 and median rent of $797/month against a median income of $39,028. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% 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
$39,028
Home Value
$108,800
Rent
$797/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
17.3%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
Rent Burden
24.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability33DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted 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).