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Zip Code 27986

NC · Population: 1,875

C
44/100
44
C
Safety
44
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27986

Zip code 27986 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,875 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), 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 $46,196, with home values near $115,800 and rents around $839/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.9% 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
$46,196
Home Value
$115,800
Rent
$839/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
12%
Unemployment
8.9%
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety44CLower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).