NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28328

NC · Population: 26,101

C+
52/100
45
C
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28328

Zip code 28328 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 26,101 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $47,087, with home values near $126,800 and rents around $740/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$47,087
Home Value
$126,800
Rent
$740/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
15.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
64.4%
Rent Burden
18.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety45CLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).