CensusDepth
Home / ZIP Codes / 27215

ZIP Code 27215

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 45,967

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 — 27215

What is the median household income in 27215?
The median household income in 27215 is $66,669 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27215?
The poverty rate in 27215 is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27215?
$241,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27215?
The median gross rent in 27215 is $1,112 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27215 residents have a college degree?
36.9% of adults in 27215 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
45,967
Median Income
$66,669
Median Home Value
$241,700
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,126 (+26.9%) Home Value: +$69,300 (+40.2%) Poverty Rate: -3.1 pp (-27.2%) Bachelor's+: +4.7 pp (+14.6%) Unemployment: -2.3 pp (-44.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 45,967
Median Age 41.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.0% White (non-Hisp.) 63.7% Black 20.6% Asian 3.5% Two or More 4.6% Other 4.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.6%
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $66,669 ±$3,274
Per Capita Income $90,465
Median Family Income $90,285
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Child Poverty Rate 12.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
21.6%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
17.6%
$150–200k
6.0%
$200k+
6.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 21,854
Owner-Occupied 61.0%
Renter-Occupied 39.0%
Vacancy Rate 8.1%
Median Home Value $241,700
Median Gross Rent $1,112
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.2%
$50–100k
5.6%
$100–200k
14.2%
$200–300k
26.7%
$300–500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
10.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.0%
$500–1k
29.3%
$1–1.5k
45.8%
$1.5–2k
9.6%
$2–2.5k
1.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.8%
$3.5k+
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
23.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.8%
Single-fam. att.
6.3%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
8.1%
20+ units
8.0%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.6%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
12.8%
2000–2009
17.7%
2010+
10.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 36.9%
Graduate Degree 11.8%
Some College / Associate 21.4%
Less Than High School 2.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Work from Home 10.1%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 14.9%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.2%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Retail
9.7%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Finance
5.9%
Construction
5.2%
Public Admin
4.5%
Transportation
4.0%
Wholesale
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
43.7%
Sales
23.3%
Food Prep
13.5%
Production
12.9%
Construction
6.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.7 min
Drove Alone 80.4%
Carpool 7.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.1%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 20,082
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
11.5%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 22.2% Working age (18–64): 77.8% 65 and over: 21.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.3%
Naturalized Citizen 45.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.7%
Asia
33.6%
Europe
6.1%
Africa
4.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.0%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.6%
Uninsured 6.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.4%
Has a Computer 94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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