NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27981

NC · Population: 2,009

B+
76/100
66
B
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
91
A+
Jobs
Zip 27981, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 27981

Zip code 27981 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 2,009 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $71,484 and home values around $249,700, 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 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.8%.

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
$71,484
Home Value
$249,700
Rent
$1,010/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
29.6%
Unemployment
0.8%
Owner-Occupied
76.9%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy91A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).