NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28311

NC · Population: 34,683

C+
54/100
48
C
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
Zip 28311, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28311

Zip code 28311 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 34,683 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 $55,849, with home values near $174,000 and rents around $1,048/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 33.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% 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
$55,849
Home Value
$174,000
Rent
$1,048/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
33.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
50.1%
Rent Burden
22.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+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).