NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28601

NC · Population: 53,172

B
66/100
58
C+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28601

Zip code 28601 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 53,172 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $65,158 and home values around $223,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$65,158
Home Value
$223,100
Rent
$892/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
34.6%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
65.4%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).