NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28421

NC · Population: 2,047

C+
56/100
50
C+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
36
D
Jobs
Zip 28421, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28421

Zip code 28421 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 2,047 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $58,203 and home values around $110,500, 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 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.2% 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
$58,203
Home Value
$110,500
Rent
$674/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
10.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
Owner-Occupied
78%
Rent Burden
13.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy36DLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).