NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28739

NC · Population: 21,244

B+
74/100
62
B
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 28739, NC — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 28739

Zip code 28739 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 21,244 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $68,873 and home values around $330,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 41.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$68,873
Home Value
$330,100
Rent
$939/mo
Median Age
55
College Educated
41.5%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
79.3%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).