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Zip Code 28740

NC · Population: 1,727

C
47/100
46
C
Safety
46
C
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28740

Zip code 28740 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,727 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), 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 $51,316, with home values near $192,900 and rents around $963/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$51,316
Home Value
$192,900
Rent
$963/mo
Median Age
59
College Educated
15.6%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Rent Burden
22.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).