NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28683

NC · Population: 1,359

C+
56/100
42
C
Safety
44
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28683

Zip code 28683 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,359 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 $43,771, with home values near $134,500 and rents around $766/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$43,771
Home Value
$134,500
Rent
$766/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
13.4%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower 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).