NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28348

NC · Population: 38,665

B
62/100
59
C+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28348

Zip code 28348 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 38,665 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $65,407, with home values near $180,500 and rents around $1,085/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$65,407
Home Value
$180,500
Rent
$1,085/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
72.4%
Rent Burden
19.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).