NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28262

NC · Population: 45,186

B
64/100
57
C+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28262

Zip code 28262 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 45,186 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $63,631, with home values near $269,900 and rents around $1,384/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 47.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$63,631
Home Value
$269,900
Rent
$1,384/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
47.2%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
31.6%
Rent Burden
26.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).