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ZIP Code 27203

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 22,641

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 — 27203

What is the median household income in 27203?
The median household income in 27203 is $47,506 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27203?
The poverty rate in 27203 is 17.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27203?
$141,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27203?
The median gross rent in 27203 is $852 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27203 residents have a college degree?
17.3% of adults in 27203 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
22,641
Median Income
$47,506
Median Home Value
$141,100
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,243 (+31%) Home Value: +$33,300 (+30.9%) Poverty Rate: -3.5 pp (-16.7%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+23.6%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-13.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 22,641
Median Age 34.0
Female 47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 28.1% White (non-Hisp.) 51.0% Black 14.7% Asian 1.3% Two or More 6.8% Other 17.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.1%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
21.1%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,506 ±$3,804
Per Capita Income $56,682
Median Family Income $56,113
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Child Poverty Rate 28.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
7.4%
$15–25k
10.6%
$25–35k
11.7%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
23.0%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
9.8%
$150–200k
1.2%
$200k+
1.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,937
Owner-Occupied 43.5%
Renter-Occupied 56.5%
Vacancy Rate 7.2%
Median Home Value $141,100
Median Gross Rent $852
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.7%
$50–100k
14.1%
$100–200k
33.1%
$200–300k
15.1%
$300–500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
61.8%
$1–1.5k
26.1%
$1.5–2k
3.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.1%
1 vehicle
44.6%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
52.8%
Single-fam. att.
4.3%
2–4 units
6.7%
5–19 units
11.3%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
6.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.7%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
9.4%
2010+
8.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.3%
Graduate Degree 5.3%
Some College / Associate 20.4%
Less Than High School 8.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Work from Home 2.8%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 14.2%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
27.4%
Edu/Health
18.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.2%
Retail
9.7%
Construction
8.2%
Transportation
6.2%
Finance
4.5%
Prof. Services
3.9%
Public Admin
2.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Production
31.0%
Management
27.2%
Sales
16.2%
Food Prep
15.9%
Construction
9.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.4 min
Drove Alone 82.7%
Carpool 12.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.8%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,219
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
15.5%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
9.9%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
4.3%
75–84
7.4%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 28.3% Working age (18–64): 71.7% 65 and over: 15.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.7%
Naturalized Citizen 28.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.9%
Asia
3.1%
Africa
3.1%
Europe
2.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.7%
With a Disability 15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 83.9%
Uninsured 16.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.7%
Has a Computer 92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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