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Zip Code 27704

NC · Population: 41,966

C+
55/100
52
C+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27704

Zip code 27704 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 41,966 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 $59,237, with home values near $229,500 and rents around $1,204/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 30.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% 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
$59,237
Home Value
$229,500
Rent
$1,204/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
30.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
55.8%
Rent Burden
24.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower 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).