NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27601

NC · Population: 10,801

C+
59/100
57
C+
Safety
49
C
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
Zip 27601, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27601

Zip code 27601 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 10,801 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $63,218, with home values near $479,300 and rents around $1,393/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 46.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, 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
$63,218
Home Value
$479,300
Rent
$1,393/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
46.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
25.5%
Rent Burden
26.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).