NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28785

NC · Population: 8,124

B
66/100
53
C+
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28785

Zip code 28785 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 8,124 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $59,700, with home values near $263,800 and rents around $1,009/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 31.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4%, 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
$59,700
Home Value
$263,800
Rent
$1,009/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
31.8%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Rent Burden
20.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).