NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27896

NC · Population: 19,467

B
66/100
57
C+
Safety
65
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27896

Zip code 27896 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 19,467 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $64,320, with home values near $185,700 and rents around $1,032/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 33.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$64,320
Home Value
$185,700
Rent
$1,032/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
33.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
76.1%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability65BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).