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Zip Code 28152

NC · Population: 25,873

C+
52/100
46
C
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28152

Zip code 28152 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 25,873 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $51,549, with home values near $158,400 and rents around $798/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.7% 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
$51,549
Home Value
$158,400
Rent
$798/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
22.3%
Unemployment
7.7%
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
Rent Burden
18.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).