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ZIP Code 27539

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,944

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 — 27539

What is the median household income in 27539?
The median household income in 27539 is $140,121 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27539?
The poverty rate in 27539 is 1.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27539?
$494,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27539?
The median gross rent in 27539 is $1,781 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27539 residents have a college degree?
61.9% of adults in 27539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,944
Median Income
$140,121
Median Home Value
$494,400
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$30,457 (+27.8%) Home Value: +$163,200 (+49.3%) Poverty Rate: -2.3 pp (-69.7%) Bachelor's+: +7.6 pp (+14%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+9.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,944
Median Age 37.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.1% White (non-Hisp.) 73.1% Black 9.7% Asian 2.9% Two or More 9.1% Other 3.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Korean
0.9%
Chinese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.4%
Puerto Rican
1.9%
Cuban
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $140,121 ±$12,995
Per Capita Income $167,612
Median Family Income $168,608
Poverty Rate 1.0%
Child Poverty Rate 1.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
1.7%
$15–25k
3.1%
$25–35k
2.9%
$35–50k
2.9%
$50–75k
11.4%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
21.5%
$150–200k
16.6%
$200k+
30.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,096
Owner-Occupied 82.8%
Renter-Occupied 17.2%
Vacancy Rate 4.6%
Median Home Value $494,400
Median Gross Rent $1,781
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 8.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.9%
$50–100k
1.3%
$100–200k
1.5%
$200–300k
12.7%
$300–500k
29.5%
$500k–$1M
45.0%
$1M+
4.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
5.5%
$1–1.5k
22.6%
$1.5–2k
38.8%
$2–2.5k
12.9%
$2.5–3.5k
13.1%
$3.5k+
7.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3+
30.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.5%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
4.2%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.5%
1940–1969
0.3%
1970–1999
3.8%
2000–2009
28.1%
2010+
29.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 61.9%
Graduate Degree 22.8%
Some College / Associate 14.7%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Work from Home 29.7%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 13.4%
Private For-Profit 80.6%
Industry
Prof. Services
27.5%
Edu/Health
20.7%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Retail
7.3%
Finance
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.0%
Construction
5.5%
Public Admin
4.2%
Transportation
3.9%
Information
3.3%
Wholesale
1.8%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
59.7%
Sales
17.0%
Food Prep
12.2%
Production
5.9%
Construction
5.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.0 min
Drove Alone 62.6%
Carpool 4.9%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 29.7%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,674
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 68.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 37.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.3%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
9.8%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
15.9%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
5.8%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 30.6% Working age (18–64): 69.4% 65 and over: 9.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.5%
Naturalized Citizen 56.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.5%
Latin America
24.1%
Europe
23.3%
Africa
14.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.1%
With a Disability 6.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.8%
Uninsured 5.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.5%
Has a Computer 98.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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