NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27557

NC · Population: 8,498

B
60/100
54
C+
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27557

Zip code 27557 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 8,498 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $60,577 and home values around $162,100, 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 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$60,577
Home Value
$162,100
Rent
$802/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Rent Burden
15.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).