NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27576

NC · Population: 20,011

C+
55/100
46
C
Safety
53
C+
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
Zip 27576, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27576

Zip code 27576 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 20,011 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $52,228, with home values near $148,500 and rents around $869/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$52,228
Home Value
$148,500
Rent
$869/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
16.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Rent Burden
20% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability53C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).