NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 28805

NC · Population: 20,017

B
67/100
55
C+
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 28805

Zip code 28805 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 20,017 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 $61,404, with home values near $332,600 and rents around $1,149/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 46.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$61,404
Home Value
$332,600
Rent
$1,149/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
46.1%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
63.4%
Rent Burden
22.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower 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).