Zip Code 28310
NC · Population: 8,830
About Zip Code 28310
Zip code 28310 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 8,830 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.
Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.
Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.
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
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 41 | C | Lower crime = higher score |
| Affordability | — | — | Lower cost relative to income = higher |
| Quality of Life | 74 | B+ | Education, commute, ownership |
| Jobs & Economy | 100 | A+ | Lower unemployment = higher |
| Overall | 72 | B+ | 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).