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ZIP Code 27517

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,676

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 — 27517

What is the median household income in 27517?
The median household income in 27517 is $124,821 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27517?
The poverty rate in 27517 is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27517?
$571,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27517?
The median gross rent in 27517 is $1,518 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27517 residents have a college degree?
74.9% of adults in 27517 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,676
Median Income
$124,821
Median Home Value
$571,900
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$32,836 (+35.7%) Home Value: +$168,700 (+41.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.1 pp (+4.3%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+1.2%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-38.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,676
Median Age 43.0
Female 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.6% White (non-Hisp.) 69.2% Black 9.8% Asian 4.5% Two or More 7.3% Other 5.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.8%
Indian
0.7%
Japanese
0.6%
Filipino
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.1%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $124,821 ±$10,324
Per Capita Income $165,938
Median Family Income $161,821
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Child Poverty Rate 3.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
1.1%
$15–25k
3.7%
$25–35k
4.4%
$35–50k
6.6%
$50–75k
14.5%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
17.6%
$150–200k
11.5%
$200k+
29.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,015
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
Vacancy Rate 5.5%
Median Home Value $571,900
Median Gross Rent $1,518
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
2.8%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
8.4%
$300–500k
24.5%
$500k–$1M
46.8%
$1M+
12.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.1%
$500–1k
15.6%
$1–1.5k
29.2%
$1.5–2k
28.6%
$2–2.5k
12.9%
$2.5–3.5k
2.9%
$3.5k+
6.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3+
17.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.6%
Single-fam. att.
11.3%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
6.6%
20+ units
8.4%
Mobile home
3.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.2%
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
6.3%
2000–2009
26.7%
2010+
16.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 74.9%
Graduate Degree 42.3%
Some College / Associate 7.8%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 28.6%
Self-Employed 6.4%
Government Workers 19.0%
Private For-Profit 74.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.2%
Prof. Services
22.4%
Finance
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Retail
5.5%
Construction
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
4.4%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Transportation
1.5%
Public Admin
0.8%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
68.8%
Food Prep
12.4%
Sales
12.0%
Construction
4.8%
Production
2.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.0 min
Drove Alone 58.2%
Carpool 8.3%
Public Transit 2.3%
Work from Home 28.6%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 12,299
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
12.7%
85+
8.5%
Under 18: 18.8% Working age (18–64): 81.2% 65 and over: 24.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.9%
Naturalized Citizen 44.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
38.3%
Asia
30.8%
Europe
21.4%
Africa
4.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 11.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.0%
Uninsured 7.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.1%
Has a Computer 99.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.8%
Moved from Abroad 1.6%

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