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Zip Code 27938

NC · Population: 1,764

C
48/100
51
C+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27938

Zip code 27938 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,764 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $58,281, with home values near $112,100 and rents around $1,076/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.9% 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
$58,281
Home Value
$112,100
Rent
$1,076/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
6.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
Owner-Occupied
88.3%
Rent Burden
22.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).