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Zip Code 28314

NC · Population: 57,908

C+
50/100
50
C+
Safety
49
C
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
Zip 28314, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28314

Zip code 28314 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 57,908 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $57,151, with home values near $159,000 and rents around $1,139/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% 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
$57,151
Home Value
$159,000
Rent
$1,139/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
29.1%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
45%
Rent Burden
23.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).