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Zip Code 28147

NC · Population: 24,529

C+
54/100
50
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28147

Zip code 28147 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 24,529 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $58,072, with home values near $203,400 and rents around $974/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$58,072
Home Value
$203,400
Rent
$974/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
17.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
64%
Rent Burden
20.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).