NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27605

NC · Population: 6,085

B
63/100
56
C+
Safety
44
C
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27605

Zip code 27605 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 6,085 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 63/100), 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 $62,126, with home values near $425,200 and rents around $1,509/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$62,126
Home Value
$425,200
Rent
$1,509/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
72.2%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
31.5%
Rent Burden
29.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall63BWeighted 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).