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Zip Code 28016

NC · Population: 13,234

C+
54/100
46
C
Safety
53
C+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28016

Zip code 28016 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 13,234 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $51,341, with home values near $163,300 and rents around $837/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$51,341
Home Value
$163,300
Rent
$837/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
11.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
64.3%
Rent Burden
19.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability53C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).