NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28585

NC · Population: 3,830

B
61/100
49
C
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
Zip 28585, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28585

Zip code 28585 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 3,830 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $56,875 and home values around $105,600, 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 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$56,875
Home Value
$105,600
Rent
$691/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
15.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Rent Burden
14.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).