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Zip Code 27839

NC · Population: 3,807

C
48/100
42
C
Safety
40
C
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 27839, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27839

Zip code 27839 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,807 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $44,214, with home values near $83,200 and rents around $852/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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
$44,214
Home Value
$83,200
Rent
$852/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
10.2%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
71.2%
Rent Burden
23.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).