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ZIP Code 26847

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,535

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 26847

What is the median household income in 26847?
The median household income in 26847 is $54,611 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 26847?
The poverty rate in 26847 is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 26847?
$169,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 26847?
The median gross rent in 26847 is $599 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 26847 residents have a college degree?
20.3% of adults in 26847 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,535
Median Income
$54,611
Median Home Value
$169,000
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,753 (+40.5%) Home Value: +$41,600 (+32.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.2 pp (-2.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.1 pp (+18%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-16.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,535
Median Age 47.0
Female 48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2% White (non-Hisp.) 93.9% Black 1.2% Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,611 ±$13,269
Per Capita Income $75,371
Median Family Income $78,300
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Child Poverty Rate 13.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.6%
$10–15k
5.7%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
14.1%
$75–100k
18.6%
$100–150k
12.9%
$150–200k
2.9%
$200k+
3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,812
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
Vacancy Rate 21.6%
Median Home Value $169,000
Median Gross Rent $599
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
14.7%
$100–200k
22.5%
$200–300k
16.5%
$300–500k
15.8%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.6%
$500–1k
72.5%
$1–1.5k
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.3%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3+
23.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
5.6%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
13.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.5%
1940–1969
7.7%
1970–1999
15.9%
2000–2009
12.8%
2010+
1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.3%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 17.8%
Less Than High School 3.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.2%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 5.0%
Self-Employed 7.9%
Government Workers 15.4%
Private For-Profit 76.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.9%
Manufacturing
19.0%
Retail
13.7%
Arts/Entmt.
11.6%
Construction
6.9%
Finance
5.6%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Public Admin
4.6%
Wholesale
2.5%
Transportation
1.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Management
26.1%
Sales
23.0%
Food Prep
19.7%
Production
16.0%
Construction
15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.9 min
Drove Alone 87.6%
Carpool 3.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.0%
Walked 2.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,204
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
9.3%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
15.2%
85+
7.7%
Under 18: 19.9% Working age (18–64): 80.1% 65 and over: 25.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 47.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
93.5%
Latin America
6.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 17.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.2%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.7%
Has a Computer 84.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023