NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27540

NC · Population: 44,843

A
85/100
91
A+
Safety
87
A
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 27540, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27540

Zip code 27540 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 44,843 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $121,108 and home values around $442,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, 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
$121,108
Home Value
$442,100
Rent
$1,645/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
61%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
16.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability87ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).