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Zip Code 28054

NC · Population: 40,345

C+
54/100
49
C
Safety
49
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28054

Zip code 28054 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 40,345 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 $55,892, with home values near $192,800 and rents around $1,085/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.9% 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
$55,892
Home Value
$192,800
Rent
$1,085/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
22.9%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
47.5%
Rent Burden
23.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower 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).