NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28217

NC · Population: 31,756

C+
54/100
53
C+
Safety
44
C
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
58
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28217

Zip code 28217 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 31,756 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $59,635, with home values near $210,100 and rents around $1,387/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 31.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.6%, 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
$59,635
Home Value
$210,100
Rent
$1,387/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
31.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
Owner-Occupied
31.7%
Rent Burden
27.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy58C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).