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Zip Code 27551

NC · Population: 1,962

B+
72/100
70
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
Zip 27551, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27551

Zip code 27551 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,962 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $74,833 and home values around $180,600, 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 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$74,833
Home Value
$180,600
Rent
$1,069/mo
Median Age
54
College Educated
25.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
87.3%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).