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Zip Code 27573

NC · Population: 11,664

C+
52/100
44
C
Safety
46
C
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27573

Zip code 27573 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 11,664 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $45,057, with home values near $136,500 and rents around $768/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$45,057
Home Value
$136,500
Rent
$768/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
18.6%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
54.9%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety44CLower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).