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ZIP Code 27205

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 36,212

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 — 27205

What is the median household income in 27205?
The median household income in 27205 is $63,577 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27205?
The poverty rate in 27205 is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27205?
$191,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27205?
The median gross rent in 27205 is $789 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27205 residents have a college degree?
19.8% of adults in 27205 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
36,212
Median Income
$63,577
Median Home Value
$191,900
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,365 (+19.5%) Home Value: +$61,700 (+47.4%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+2.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+10.6%) Unemployment: -2.3 pp (-48.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 36,212
Median Age 43.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.6% White (non-Hisp.) 76.7% Black 5.0% Asian 0.6% Two or More 6.6% Other 4.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
11.5%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,577 ±$3,969
Per Capita Income $82,229
Median Family Income $72,244
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Child Poverty Rate 10.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
3.1%
$15–25k
12.0%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
22.5%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,487
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
Vacancy Rate 6.8%
Median Home Value $191,900
Median Gross Rent $789
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.8%
$50–100k
9.5%
$100–200k
15.9%
$200–300k
23.3%
$300–500k
17.2%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.1%
$500–1k
56.5%
$1–1.5k
20.4%
$1.5–2k
6.6%
$2–2.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.9%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
37.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
21.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
12.8%
2000–2009
18.1%
2010+
5.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.8%
Graduate Degree 5.7%
Some College / Associate 21.6%
Less Than High School 6.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 15.9%
Private For-Profit 78.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.3%
Edu/Health
18.4%
Retail
11.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.1%
Construction
7.8%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Transportation
6.3%
Finance
6.1%
Public Admin
4.7%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
33.8%
Production
22.2%
Sales
20.9%
Food Prep
13.6%
Construction
9.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 78.1%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,428
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
15.3%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
11.3%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 20.5% Working age (18–64): 79.5% 65 and over: 19.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.7%
Naturalized Citizen 23.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
82.5%
Asia
11.6%
Europe
3.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.4%
With a Disability 16.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.2%
Uninsured 11.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.5%
Has a Computer 91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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