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ZIP Code 27518

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,995

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 — 27518

What is the median household income in 27518?
The median household income in 27518 is $121,242 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27518?
The poverty rate in 27518 is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27518?
$594,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27518?
The median gross rent in 27518 is $1,537 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27518 residents have a college degree?
72.1% of adults in 27518 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,995
Median Income
$121,242
Median Home Value
$594,900
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,521 (+13.6%) Home Value: +$183,900 (+44.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-11.5%) Bachelor's+: -1.3 pp (-1.8%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+11.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,995
Median Age 47.0
Female 52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2% White (non-Hisp.) 73.5% Black 6.6% Asian 11.4% Two or More 6.2% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
7.1%
Chinese
1.5%
Korean
1.4%
Filipino
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.5%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $121,242 ±$5,420
Per Capita Income $161,706
Median Family Income $157,104
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Child Poverty Rate 4.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.4%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
2.7%
$25–35k
3.7%
$35–50k
5.2%
$50–75k
12.5%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
18.5%
$150–200k
14.8%
$200k+
26.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,211
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
Vacancy Rate 10.9%
Median Home Value $594,900
Median Gross Rent $1,537
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
1.2%
$200–300k
3.8%
$300–500k
25.6%
$500k–$1M
59.2%
$1M+
8.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.1%
$500–1k
2.5%
$1–1.5k
42.1%
$1.5–2k
44.6%
$2–2.5k
3.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
4.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.8%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
7.1%
20+ units
17.9%
Mobile home
1.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.2%
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
1.5%
2000–2009
23.4%
2010+
14.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 72.1%
Graduate Degree 35.2%
Some College / Associate 12.6%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 31.2%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 13.5%
Private For-Profit 81.9%
Industry
Prof. Services
27.3%
Edu/Health
19.7%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Finance
10.8%
Retail
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Transportation
3.8%
Information
2.8%
Public Admin
2.5%
Construction
1.9%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
69.8%
Sales
15.7%
Food Prep
7.9%
Production
4.2%
Construction
2.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.9 min
Drove Alone 62.1%
Carpool 3.3%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 31.2%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,206
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
9.0%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
12.8%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 17.2% Working age (18–64): 82.8% 65 and over: 21.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.4%
Naturalized Citizen 63.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
55.4%
Latin America
19.4%
Europe
13.7%
Africa
6.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.2%
With a Disability 7.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.2%
Uninsured 3.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.8%
Has a Computer 98.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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