NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28215

NC · Population: 64,713

C+
53/100
55
C+
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28215

Zip code 28215 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 64,713 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $61,855, with home values near $230,300 and rents around $1,273/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.9% 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
$61,855
Home Value
$230,300
Rent
$1,273/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
27.8%
Unemployment
7.9%
Owner-Occupied
63.3%
Rent Burden
24.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).