Zip Code 27572

NC · Population: 6,857

B
67/100
41
C
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27572

Zip code 27572 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 6,857 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), 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 $94,129 and home values around $240,900, 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 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$94,129
Home Value
$240,900
Rent
$739/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
29.7%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
93.6%
Rent Burden
9.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).