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Zip Code 28540

NC · Population: 50,207

C+
57/100
51
C+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
Zip 28540, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28540

Zip code 28540 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 50,207 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 $58,242, with home values near $187,100 and rents around $935/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% 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
$58,242
Home Value
$187,100
Rent
$935/mo
Median Age
29
College Educated
23.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
57.3%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower 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).