NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27974

NC · Population: 1,097

B
68/100
79
B+
Safety
85
A
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
55
C+
Jobs
Zip 27974, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27974

Zip code 27974 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,097 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $82,011 and home values around $156,100, 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 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 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
$82,011
Home Value
$156,100
Rent
—
Median Age
52
College Educated
9.6%
Unemployment
6%
Owner-Occupied
96.4%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy55C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).