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Zip Code 28124

NC · Population: 6,362

B+
71/100
70
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
Zip 28124, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28124

Zip code 28124 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 6,362 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $75,288 and home values around $239,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$75,288
Home Value
$239,000
Rent
$1,063/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
23.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).