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Zip Code 28636

NC · Population: 4,926

C+
58/100
58
C+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28636

Zip code 28636 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 4,926 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $65,371 and home values around $148,500, 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 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.9% 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
$65,371
Home Value
$148,500
Rent
$731/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
11.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
Owner-Occupied
75.2%
Rent Burden
13.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).