NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28207

NC · Population: 9,461

A+
92/100
96
A+
Safety
100
A+
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28207

Zip code 28207 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 9,461 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 92/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $217,656 and home values around $1,339,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 87.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

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
$217,656
Home Value
$1,339,800
Rent
$1,455/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
87.3%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability100A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall92A+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).