NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28669

NC · Population: 2,662

C+
56/100
46
C
Safety
61
B
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28669

Zip code 28669 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 2,662 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $50,521, with home values near $131,100 and rents around $696/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% 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
$50,521
Home Value
$131,100
Rent
$696/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
15.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
86.2%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability61BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).