NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28125

NC · Population: 2,643

B+
74/100
72
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28125

Zip code 28125 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 2,643 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $76,798 and home values around $234,500, 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 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
$76,798
Home Value
$234,500
Rent
$1,071/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
81%
Rent Burden
16.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).