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ZIP Code 27544

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,991

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 — 27544

What is the median household income in 27544?
The median household income in 27544 is $63,393 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27544?
The poverty rate in 27544 is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27544?
$163,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27544?
The median gross rent in 27544 is $817 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27544 residents have a college degree?
22.3% of adults in 27544 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,991
Median Income
$63,393
Median Home Value
$163,400
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,488 (+11.4%) Home Value: +$45,900 (+39.1%) Poverty Rate: -3.8 pp (-29.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.8 pp (+20.5%) Unemployment: +1.9 pp (+126.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,991
Median Age 50.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2% White (non-Hisp.) 58.1% Black 35.3% Two or More 2.4% Other 2.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.9%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,393 ±$18,359
Per Capita Income $76,595
Median Family Income $61,831
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Child Poverty Rate 9.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.5%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
16.9%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
22.4%
$150–200k
6.2%
$200k+
2.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,760
Owner-Occupied 73.6%
Renter-Occupied 26.4%
Vacancy Rate 13.2%
Median Home Value $163,400
Median Gross Rent $817
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.9%
$50–100k
11.7%
$100–200k
18.9%
$200–300k
14.9%
$300–500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.4%
1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3+
38.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
4.5%
Mobile home
37.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.8%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
13.8%
2010+
4.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.3%
Graduate Degree 11.1%
Some College / Associate 19.4%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 8.9%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 21.2%
Private For-Profit 72.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.5%
Retail
19.4%
Prof. Services
13.4%
Construction
7.1%
Agriculture
6.7%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Public Admin
4.7%
Transportation
3.9%
Finance
2.8%
Arts/Entmt.
2.3%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale
0.1%
Occupation
Management
33.0%
Sales
26.3%
Production
18.1%
Construction
12.7%
Food Prep
10.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.7 min
Drove Alone 83.6%
Carpool 5.4%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 8.9%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,527
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
3.5%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
3.1%
25–34
12.4%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
17.4%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
14.4%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 19.2% Working age (18–64): 80.8% 65 and over: 20.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.0%
Naturalized Citizen 14.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 14.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.0%
Uninsured 9.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.3%
Has a Computer 94.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 78.2%
Moved from Abroad 4.5%

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