NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27544

NC · Population: 4,319

B+
74/100
65
B
Safety
80
A
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 27544, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27544

Zip code 27544 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,319 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $70,666 and home values around $141,800, 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 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$70,666
Home Value
$141,800
Rent
$861/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
22.5%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Rent Burden
14.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).