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Zip Code 27844

NC · Population: 3,156

C
44/100
40
C
Safety
40
C
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27844

Zip code 27844 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,156 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), 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 $37,731, with home values near $93,400 and rents around $650/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.3% 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
$37,731
Home Value
$93,400
Rent
$650/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
12.4%
Unemployment
8.3%
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).