NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27545

NC · Population: 32,684

B+
71/100
78
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
Zip 27545, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27545

Zip code 27545 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 32,684 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $81,507 and home values around $266,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 35.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$81,507
Home Value
$266,100
Rent
$1,415/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
35.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
70.8%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).