NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28462

NC · Population: 11,862

B
65/100
54
C+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28462

Zip code 28462 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 11,862 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $60,427 and home values around $195,800, 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 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average.

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
$60,427
Home Value
$195,800
Rent
$831/mo
Median Age
55
College Educated
25.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).