ZIP Code 27542
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 9,441
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 — 27542
- What is the median household income in 27542?
- The median household income in 27542 is $56,157 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27542?
- The poverty rate in 27542 is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27542?
- $180,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27542?
- The median gross rent in 27542 is $769 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27542 residents have a college degree?
- 17.0% of adults in 27542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,441
Median Income
$56,157
Median Home Value
$180,800
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,787 (+13.7%)
Home Value:
+$70,300 (+63.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.6 pp (+4.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.1 pp (+22.3%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-4.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
9,441
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 74.2%
Black 13.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Other 3.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.7%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,157
±$13,468
Per Capita Income
$74,428
Median Family Income
$79,109
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Child Poverty Rate
21.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
11.0%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
12.8%
$75–100k
14.8%
$100–150k
18.5%
$150–200k
2.1%
$200k+
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,307
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Renter-Occupied
28.6%
Vacancy Rate
9.9%
Median Home Value
$180,800
Median Gross Rent
$769
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
52.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.0%
$50–100k
13.0%
$100–200k
19.1%
$200–300k
25.8%
$300–500k
15.0%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.6%
$500–1k
79.1%
$1–1.5k
6.0%
$1.5–2k
8.8%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3+
34.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.5%
Mobile home
30.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.5%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
14.3%
2000–2009
15.9%
2010+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.0%
Graduate Degree
4.4%
Some College / Associate
20.5%
Less Than High School
6.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Work from Home
5.9%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
10.6%
Private For-Profit
84.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.1%
Retail
14.7%
Arts/Entmt.
12.4%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Prof. Services
9.9%
Construction
8.9%
Wholesale
4.2%
Transportation
3.1%
Public Admin
3.1%
Finance
2.6%
Agriculture
2.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
29.1%
Sales
20.9%
Food Prep
20.1%
Production
16.1%
Construction
13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.5 min
Drove Alone
81.2%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%
Walked
3.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,879
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
54.4%
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
8.9%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
15.8%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
11.2%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 23.4%
Working age (18–64): 76.6%
65 and over: 19.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.1%
Naturalized Citizen
22.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.2%
Europe
7.8%
Africa
1.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
17.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.4%
Uninsured
8.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
75.2%
Has a Computer
88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023