NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27869

NC · Population: 1,774

C+
53/100
41
C
Safety
42
C
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27869

Zip code 27869 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,774 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $40,929, with home values near $79,700 and rents around $711/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4%, 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
$40,929
Home Value
$79,700
Rent
$711/mo
Median Age
58
College Educated
11.8%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
74.8%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).