NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27850

NC · Population: 7,015

B
64/100
48
C
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27850

Zip code 27850 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 7,015 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $55,750 and home values around $160,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$55,750
Home Value
$160,500
Rent
$636/mo
Median Age
54
College Educated
24%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
13.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).