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Zip Code 27577

NC · Population: 26,778

C+
55/100
50
C+
Safety
67
B
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
45
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27577

Zip code 27577 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 26,778 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 $57,281, with home values near $218,600 and rents around $791/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.4% 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
$57,281
Home Value
$218,600
Rent
$791/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
22%
Unemployment
7.4%
Owner-Occupied
67.3%
Rent Burden
16.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability67BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy45CLower 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).