NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28216

NC · Population: 53,422

B
60/100
51
C+
Safety
43
C
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28216

Zip code 28216 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 53,422 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), 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 $58,579, with home values near $220,600 and rents around $1,365/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 35.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$58,579
Home Value
$220,600
Rent
$1,365/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
35.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
50.1%
Rent Burden
28% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).