NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27864

NC · Population: 4,524

C+
57/100
50
C+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27864

Zip code 27864 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,524 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $58,182, with home values near $108,600 and rents around $829/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$58,182
Home Value
$108,600
Rent
$829/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
15.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
64.2%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).