NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27880

NC · Population: 3,969

B+
77/100
78
B+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 27880, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27880

Zip code 27880 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,969 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $81,329 and home values around $177,700, 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 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$81,329
Home Value
$177,700
Rent
$797/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
11.9%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
81.7%
Rent Burden
11.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).