NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27891

NC · Population: 4,812

C
46/100
50
C+
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
19
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27891

Zip code 27891 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,812 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), 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 $57,979, with home values near $110,800 and rents around $1,031/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 17% 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
$57,979
Home Value
$110,800
Rent
$1,031/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
9%
Unemployment
17%
Owner-Occupied
79.8%
Rent Burden
21.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy19FLower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted 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).