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Zip Code 27589

NC · Population: 6,412

C
40/100
40
C
Safety
33
D
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
29
F
Jobs
Zip 27589, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27589

Zip code 27589 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 6,412 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $97,800 and median rent of $750/month against a median income of $37,566. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.1% 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
$37,566
Home Value
$97,800
Rent
$750/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
14.2%
Unemployment
11.1%
Owner-Occupied
67.8%
Rent Burden
24% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability33DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy29FLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted 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).