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ZIP Code 27344

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,804

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 — 27344

What is the median household income in 27344?
The median household income in 27344 is $62,493 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27344?
The poverty rate in 27344 is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27344?
$176,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27344?
The median gross rent in 27344 is $1,072 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27344 residents have a college degree?
21.7% of adults in 27344 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,804
Median Income
$62,493
Median Home Value
$176,800
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,698 (+39.5%) Home Value: +$31,000 (+21.3%) Poverty Rate: +5.3 pp (+42.1%) Bachelor's+: +6.4 pp (+41.8%) Unemployment: -4.4 pp (-63.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,804
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 33.0% White (non-Hisp.) 45.2% Black 16.0% Asian 0.1% Two or More 11.6% Other 19.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.9%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,493 ±$5,881
Per Capita Income $71,670
Median Family Income $62,948
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Child Poverty Rate 20.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
16.6%
$35–50k
7.7%
$50–75k
23.4%
$75–100k
17.7%
$100–150k
9.4%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
4.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,086
Owner-Occupied 71.2%
Renter-Occupied 28.8%
Vacancy Rate 11.8%
Median Home Value $176,800
Median Gross Rent $1,072
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.7%
$50–100k
7.1%
$100–200k
16.0%
$200–300k
22.5%
$300–500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
10.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.1%
$500–1k
37.3%
$1–1.5k
49.7%
$1.5–2k
3.9%
$3.5k+
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.0%
1 vehicle
26.4%
2 vehicles
33.2%
3+
36.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
27.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.0%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
11.6%
2010+
7.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 76.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.7%
Graduate Degree 9.7%
Some College / Associate 17.9%
Less Than High School 11.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 4.2%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 15.6%
Private For-Profit 78.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.0%
Manufacturing
20.7%
Retail
14.2%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Construction
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Finance
3.3%
Transportation
3.1%
Agriculture
2.4%
Public Admin
1.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
28.6%
Production
24.9%
Construction
17.2%
Sales
15.7%
Food Prep
13.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.8 min
Drove Alone 84.1%
Carpool 9.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.2%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,131
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
11.2%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 24.2% Working age (18–64): 75.8% 65 and over: 19.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.7%
Naturalized Citizen 8.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.3%
Europe
4.6%
Asia
1.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.7%
Uninsured 19.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.1%
Has a Computer 92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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