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Zip Code 27563

NC · Population: 5,689

C
44/100
41
C
Safety
42
C
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
Zip 27563, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27563

Zip code 27563 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 5,689 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $40,000, with home values near $86,300 and rents around $683/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$40,000
Home Value
$86,300
Rent
$683/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
12.3%
Unemployment
7.7%
Owner-Occupied
60.3%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).