NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28120

NC · Population: 23,418

B
68/100
66
B
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
Zip 28120, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28120

Zip code 28120 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 23,418 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $71,996 and home values around $237,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, 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
$71,996
Home Value
$237,300
Rent
$1,109/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
32.1%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
74%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).