NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28684

NC · Population: 1,571

B+
71/100
56
C+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
94
A+
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28684

Zip code 28684 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,571 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $62,575 and home values around $263,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 45.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$62,575
Home Value
$263,800
Rent
$844/mo
Median Age
54
College Educated
45.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
92.3%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life94A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).