NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27822

NC · Population: 7,870

B
69/100
51
C+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27822

Zip code 27822 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 7,870 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $58,594, with home values near $140,200 and rents around $835/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$58,594
Home Value
$140,200
Rent
$835/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
19.1%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
82.9%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).