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Zip Code 28326

NC · Population: 25,713

B
60/100
74
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28326

Zip code 28326 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 25,713 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $78,270, with home values near $224,200 and rents around $1,429/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.3% 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
$78,270
Home Value
$224,200
Rent
$1,429/mo
Median Age
29
College Educated
25.4%
Unemployment
8.3%
Owner-Occupied
63%
Rent Burden
21.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).