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Zip Code 27870

NC · Population: 25,279

C
43/100
42
C
Safety
43
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27870

Zip code 27870 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 25,279 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 43/100), 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 $44,416, with home values near $115,300 and rents around $804/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.3% 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
$44,416
Home Value
$115,300
Rent
$804/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
19.5%
Unemployment
10.3%
Owner-Occupied
59.1%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall43CWeighted 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).