Zip Code 28717

NC · Population: 1,381

B
67/100
41
C
Safety
41
C
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28717

Zip code 28717 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,381 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), 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 $71,023, with home values near $349,600 and rents around $1,298/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 43.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$71,023
Home Value
$349,600
Rent
$1,298/mo
Median Age
60
College Educated
43.1%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
87.2%
Rent Burden
21.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability41CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).