NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28349

NC · Population: 3,765

B
67/100
55
C+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
91
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28349

Zip code 28349 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,765 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $61,705 and home values around $118,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%.

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
$61,705
Home Value
$118,900
Rent
$777/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
15.7%
Unemployment
0.9%
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy91A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).