NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28327

NC · Population: 18,810

B+
76/100
76
B+
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
Zip 28327, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28327

Zip code 28327 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 18,810 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $79,753 and home values around $275,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$79,753
Home Value
$275,400
Rent
$1,225/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
32.7%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
82.1%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).