NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28405

NC · Population: 34,356

C+
57/100
58
C+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28405

Zip code 28405 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 34,356 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $64,853, with home values near $295,100 and rents around $1,324/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 39.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$64,853
Home Value
$295,100
Rent
$1,324/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
39.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
56.4%
Rent Burden
24.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).