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ZIP Code 27244

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,652

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 — 27244

What is the median household income in 27244?
The median household income in 27244 is $70,982 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27244?
The poverty rate in 27244 is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27244?
$248,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27244?
The median gross rent in 27244 is $831 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27244 residents have a college degree?
34.7% of adults in 27244 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,652
Median Income
$70,982
Median Home Value
$248,500
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
26.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,431 (+15.3%) Home Value: +$70,200 (+39.4%) Poverty Rate: -3.0 pp (-36.6%) Bachelor's+: +1.6 pp (+4.8%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,652
Median Age 26.0
Female 54.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 80.6% Black 11.9% Asian 2.5% Two or More 3.7% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.0%
Chinese
0.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.1%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,982 ±$12,390
Per Capita Income $103,552
Median Family Income $103,304
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Child Poverty Rate 4.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
8.1%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
13.3%
$75–100k
9.6%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
13.5%
$200k+
9.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,740
Owner-Occupied 79.6%
Renter-Occupied 20.4%
Vacancy Rate 14.3%
Median Home Value $248,500
Median Gross Rent $831
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 56.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.7%
$50–100k
4.9%
$100–200k
11.2%
$200–300k
24.0%
$300–500k
27.9%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.5%
$500–1k
52.7%
$1–1.5k
10.3%
$1.5–2k
11.8%
$3.5k+
7.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
18.3%
2 vehicles
39.8%
3+
38.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.6%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
15.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
11.0%
2000–2009
23.2%
2010+
15.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.7%
Graduate Degree 14.3%
Some College / Associate 16.4%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 8.5%
Self-Employed 5.2%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 82.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.9%
Arts/Entmt.
13.6%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail
10.9%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Finance
5.9%
Construction
4.6%
Transportation
4.2%
Public Admin
3.6%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
39.5%
Sales
24.2%
Food Prep
16.9%
Production
14.3%
Construction
5.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.4 min
Drove Alone 74.1%
Carpool 6.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.5%
Walked 9.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,920
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.4%
5–9
2.3%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
18.7%
20–24
19.0%
25–34
5.8%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
7.4%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 15.4% Working age (18–64): 84.6% 65 and over: 13.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%
Naturalized Citizen 55.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.2%
Europe
36.0%
Latin America
5.3%
Africa
2.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%
Uninsured 6.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.9%
Has a Computer 94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 79.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.8%

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