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Zip Code 28456

NC · Population: 4,001

C
47/100
42
C
Safety
42
C
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28456

Zip code 28456 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,001 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), 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 $42,323, with home values near $153,700 and rents around $766/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.9% 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
$42,323
Home Value
$153,700
Rent
$766/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
11%
Unemployment
9.9%
Owner-Occupied
83.7%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).