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ZIP Code 27239

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,409

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 — 27239

What is the median household income in 27239?
The median household income in 27239 is $61,098 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27239?
The poverty rate in 27239 is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27239?
$175,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27239?
The median gross rent in 27239 is $824 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27239 residents have a college degree?
18.7% of adults in 27239 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,409
Median Income
$61,098
Median Home Value
$175,400
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,756 (+21.4%) Home Value: +$58,500 (+50%) Poverty Rate: -1.4 pp (-10.9%) Bachelor's+: +4.7 pp (+33.6%) Unemployment: -3.1 pp (-43.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,409
Median Age 53.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 94.4% Black 0.4% Asian 0.8% Two or More 3.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $61,098 ±$8,527
Per Capita Income $75,794
Median Family Income $70,338
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Child Poverty Rate 26.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
16.0%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
20.3%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
5.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,920
Owner-Occupied 82.0%
Renter-Occupied 18.0%
Vacancy Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $175,400
Median Gross Rent $824
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.3%
$50–100k
16.8%
$100–200k
11.6%
$200–300k
15.5%
$300–500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
11.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.5%
$500–1k
71.2%
$1–1.5k
16.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3+
38.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
25.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.9%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
18.2%
2000–2009
15.8%
2010+
5.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.7%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 18.8%
Less Than High School 6.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Work from Home 5.4%
Self-Employed 9.5%
Government Workers 12.9%
Private For-Profit 77.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.6%
Edu/Health
16.1%
Retail
12.5%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Transportation
6.8%
Construction
4.8%
Finance
4.7%
Wholesale
3.0%
Arts/Entmt.
2.7%
Public Admin
2.7%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
31.8%
Production
25.1%
Sales
19.9%
Construction
12.3%
Food Prep
10.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.1 min
Drove Alone 79.3%
Carpool 14.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.4%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,446
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
3.4%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
7.2%
35–44
8.3%
45–54
13.4%
55–64
10.4%
65–74
11.0%
75–84
13.3%
85+
9.2%
Under 18: 17.6% Working age (18–64): 82.4% 65 and over: 24.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.5%
Naturalized Citizen 22.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.3%
Latin America
35.7%
Europe
10.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.9%
Uninsured 11.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.7%
Has a Computer 89.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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