NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28209

NC · Population: 23,719

B+
78/100
84
A
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 28209, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28209

Zip code 28209 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 23,719 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $92,452 and home values around $532,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 67.9% 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 2.6%.

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
$92,452
Home Value
$532,300
Rent
$1,478/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
67.9%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
50.4%
Rent Burden
19.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).