NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27574

NC · Population: 14,693

B
64/100
54
C+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27574

Zip code 27574 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 14,693 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $60,244, with home values near $164,600 and rents around $854/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, 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
$60,244
Home Value
$164,600
Rent
$854/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
14.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
85.5%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).