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Zip Code 28384

NC · Population: 10,146

C
48/100
42
C
Safety
39
D
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28384

Zip code 28384 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 10,146 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $87,200 and median rent of $790/month against a median income of $42,016. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.6% 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
$42,016
Home Value
$87,200
Rent
$790/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
11.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
72.3%
Rent Burden
22.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability39DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).