NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28012

NC · Population: 26,027

B+
74/100
78
B+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28012

Zip code 28012 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 26,027 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $81,045 and home values around $286,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 41.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$81,045
Home Value
$286,900
Rent
$1,199/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
41.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).