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Zip Code 27883

NC · Population: 3,751

C+
53/100
49
C
Safety
62
B
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27883

Zip code 27883 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,751 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 $56,141, with home values near $100,900 and rents around $833/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$56,141
Home Value
$100,900
Rent
$833/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
16.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
69.3%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower 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).