NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27909

NC · Population: 40,490

C+
56/100
55
C+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27909

Zip code 27909 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 40,490 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $61,499, with home values near $201,700 and rents around $1,039/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, 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
$61,499
Home Value
$201,700
Rent
$1,039/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
26.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
64.2%
Rent Burden
20.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).