NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27921

NC · Population: 4,696

B
61/100
69
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27921

Zip code 27921 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,696 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $73,864 and home values around $268,500, 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 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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
$73,864
Home Value
$268,500
Rent
$1,178/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
29.7%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
75.8%
Rent Burden
19.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).