NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27858

NC · Population: 57,075

C+
52/100
49
C
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27858

Zip code 27858 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 57,075 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $56,533, with home values near $218,100 and rents around $979/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 44.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 9.6% 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
$56,533
Home Value
$218,100
Rent
$979/mo
Median Age
25
College Educated
44.6%
Unemployment
9.6%
Owner-Occupied
43.6%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).