NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28001

NC · Population: 25,949

C+
56/100
47
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28001

Zip code 28001 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 25,949 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $54,284, with home values near $165,200 and rents around $838/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$54,284
Home Value
$165,200
Rent
$838/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
19.3%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
67.3%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety47CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).