Zip Code 27608

NC · Population: 12,069

B
66/100
41
C
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27608

Zip code 27608 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 12,069 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $148,261 and home values around $838,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 81% 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 3%.

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
$148,261
Home Value
$838,600
Rent
$1,391/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
81%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
75.4%
Rent Burden
11.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).