NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28127

NC · Population: 7,257

B+
70/100
71
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28127

Zip code 28127 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 7,257 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $75,945 and home values around $204,700, 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 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, 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
$75,945
Home Value
$204,700
Rent
$816/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
16.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Rent Burden
12.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).