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Zip Code 28659

NC · Population: 21,460

C+
50/100
46
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28659

Zip code 28659 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 21,460 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $50,351, with home values near $141,100 and rents around $732/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$50,351
Home Value
$141,100
Rent
$732/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
15.7%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Rent Burden
17.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).