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ZIP Code 27524

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 14,420

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 — 27524

What is the median household income in 27524?
The median household income in 27524 is $76,141 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27524?
The poverty rate in 27524 is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27524?
$210,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27524?
The median gross rent in 27524 is $1,011 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27524 residents have a college degree?
16.5% of adults in 27524 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,420
Median Income
$76,141
Median Home Value
$210,900
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$26,804 (+54.3%) Home Value: +$70,000 (+49.7%) Poverty Rate: -6.3 pp (-49.6%) Bachelor's+: +0.3 pp (+1.9%) Unemployment: -2.3 pp (-48.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 14,420
Median Age 34.0
Female 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.5% White (non-Hisp.) 66.0% Black 12.0% Asian 0.7% Two or More 4.5% Other 12.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
18.3%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $76,141 ±$11,360
Per Capita Income $83,350
Median Family Income $85,086
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Child Poverty Rate 7.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
3.2%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
22.6%
$75–100k
18.4%
$100–150k
22.5%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,988
Owner-Occupied 70.7%
Renter-Occupied 29.3%
Vacancy Rate 13.2%
Median Home Value $210,900
Median Gross Rent $1,011
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 12.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.9%
$50–100k
7.7%
$100–200k
18.3%
$200–300k
27.8%
$300–500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.8%
$500–1k
44.0%
$1–1.5k
43.4%
$1.5–2k
3.4%
$2–2.5k
1.1%
$2.5–3.5k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
19.5%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3+
38.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
23.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.1%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
14.4%
2010+
11.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.5%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 23.6%
Less Than High School 6.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Work from Home 7.9%
Self-Employed 6.0%
Government Workers 11.8%
Private For-Profit 81.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.6%
Construction
13.1%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Retail
8.8%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.0%
Finance
5.9%
Wholesale
4.5%
Public Admin
4.0%
Transportation
3.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture
1.7%
Occupation
Management
27.2%
Sales
21.9%
Construction
18.3%
Food Prep
17.1%
Production
15.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.7 min
Drove Alone 81.0%
Carpool 9.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 7.9%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,197
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 21.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
19.6%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
7.4%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 23.8% Working age (18–64): 76.2% 65 and over: 13.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.4%
Naturalized Citizen 19.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
97.0%
Asia
2.0%
Africa
1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.5%
With a Disability 12.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 83.1%
Uninsured 16.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.1%
Has a Computer 92.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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