NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28551

NC · Population: 12,666

C+
53/100
45
C
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 28551, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28551

Zip code 28551 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 12,666 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $49,125, with home values near $118,700 and rents around $729/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% 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
$49,125
Home Value
$118,700
Rent
$729/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
17.7%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
69.2%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety45CLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+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).