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Zip Code 27983

NC · Population: 8,227

C
46/100
42
C
Safety
46
C
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
36
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27983

Zip code 27983 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 8,227 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), 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 $42,352, with home values near $88,600 and rents around $694/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.2% 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
$42,352
Home Value
$88,600
Rent
$694/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
15.3%
Unemployment
9.2%
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Rent Burden
19.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy36DLower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted 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).