27572 Zip Code, Rougemont

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Rougemont

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 73 / 300 High
Violent Crime 97
3% below national avg
Property Crime 57
43% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 27572 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 27572 in Rougemont, NC has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 73, which is 27% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Rougemont.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 131, 31% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 12). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 131 (31% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 12 (88% below avg)

27572 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Rougemont city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
80 -20% Low
Assault
60 -40% Low
Robbery
131 +31% Moderate
Rape
116 +16% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
128 +28% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
30 -70% Low
Vehicle Theft
12 -88% Low

27572 Crime Map

Crime heatmap based on block-group level data. Red areas indicate higher crime density.

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27572 Demographics & Context

Population
7,665
Median Income
$91,929
Home Value
$360,474
Median Age
46
Pop. Density
74/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 14.6%
Graduate Degree 7.7%

Housing

84%
16%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 81.2%
Black 13.8%
Hispanic 2.8%
Asian 0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 27572, Rougemont?

Zip code 27572 in Rougemont, NC has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 73, which is 27% below the national average. Zip code 27572 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Rougemont.

Is Zip code 27572 a safe neighborhood in Rougemont?

Zip code 27572 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Rougemont, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 131), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 12). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Rougemont.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 27572?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 27572 is Robbery, with a crime index of 131 (31% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 27572?

Zip code 27572 has a population of approximately 7,665. The median household income is $91,929. The median home value is $360,474. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 27572 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 27572's overall crime rate is 27% below the national average (index 73 vs 100). Within Rougemont, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.