Zip Code 28718

NC · Population: 562

B
69/100
41
C
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28718

Zip code 28718 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 562 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $67,892, with home values near $226,600 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 35.5% 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
$67,892
Home Value
$226,600
Rent
—
Median Age
56
College Educated
35.5%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
85.9%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety41CLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).