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Zip Code 28160

NC · Population: 3,957

C
42/100
40
C
Safety
40
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28160

Zip code 28160 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,957 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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 $38,170, with home values near $113,100 and rents around $674/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9% 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
$38,170
Home Value
$113,100
Rent
$674/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
20.3%
Unemployment
9%
Owner-Occupied
45.9%
Rent Burden
21.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).