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Zip Code 28399

NC · Population: 1,825

C
40/100
42
C
Safety
43
C
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
21
F
Jobs
Zip 28399, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28399

Zip code 28399 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,825 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), 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 $43,750, with home values near $149,600 and rents around $781/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 15.1% 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
$43,750
Home Value
$149,600
Rent
$781/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
14.5%
Unemployment
15.1%
Owner-Occupied
62%
Rent Burden
21.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy21FLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted 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).