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Zip Code 28539

NC · Population: 18,258

C+
54/100
52
C+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
Zip 28539, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28539

Zip code 28539 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 18,258 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $59,399, with home values near $188,500 and rents around $1,100/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$59,399
Home Value
$188,500
Rent
$1,100/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
21.7%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
69.6%
Rent Burden
22.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).