NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27560

NC · Population: 38,567

B+
79/100
88
A
Safety
82
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
Zip 27560, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27560

Zip code 27560 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 38,567 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $110,458 and home values around $418,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 72.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, 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
$110,458
Home Value
$418,300
Rent
$1,639/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
72.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.1%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).