NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28098

NC · Population: 3,573

B
61/100
51
C+
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28098

Zip code 28098 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,573 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $58,281, with home values near $152,900 and rents around $1,139/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.4%, 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
$58,281
Home Value
$152,900
Rent
$1,139/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
15.6%
Unemployment
3.4%
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Rent Burden
23.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).