NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28590

NC · Population: 26,154

A
82/100
79
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 28590, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28590

Zip code 28590 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 26,154 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $81,951 and home values around $219,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$81,951
Home Value
$219,200
Rent
$968/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
43.2%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
77.6%
Rent Burden
14.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).