ZIP Code 27553
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,953
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 — 27553
- What is the median household income in 27553?
- The median household income in 27553 is $27,462 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27553?
- The poverty rate in 27553 is 22.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27553?
- $257,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27553?
- The median gross rent in 27553 is $735 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27553 residents have a college degree?
- 25.7% of adults in 27553 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,953
Median Income
$27,462
Median Home Value
$257,700
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,399 (+14.1%)
Home Value:
+$173,200 (+205%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.5 pp (-13.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+16.3 pp (+173.4%)
Unemployment:
+4.5 pp (+71.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,953
Median Age
42.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 41.4%
Black 52.1%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$27,462
±$13,051
Per Capita Income
$63,792
Median Family Income
$36,435
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Child Poverty Rate
39.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
57.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.0%
$10–15k
9.4%
$15–25k
21.3%
$25–35k
13.9%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
4.4%
$75–100k
2.4%
$100–150k
14.9%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
957
Owner-Occupied
65.7%
Renter-Occupied
34.3%
Vacancy Rate
26.9%
Median Home Value
$257,700
Median Gross Rent
$735
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
47.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
74.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.9%
$50–100k
9.6%
$100–200k
24.1%
$200–300k
11.3%
$300–500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
18.9%
$1M+
3.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.6%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3+
27.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.7%
Mobile home
48.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.2%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
25.7%
2010+
13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.7%
Graduate Degree
6.3%
Some College / Associate
9.3%
Less Than High School
0.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Unemployment Rate
10.8%
Work from Home
16.9%
Self-Employed
1.4%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
83.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.8%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Retail
6.6%
Wholesale
6.6%
Construction
4.1%
Arts/Entmt.
3.5%
Transportation
3.1%
Prof. Services
2.1%
Agriculture
2.0%
Public Admin
1.1%
Occupation
Management
45.3%
Food Prep
21.7%
Production
17.0%
Sales
9.8%
Construction
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
35.8 min
Drove Alone
73.4%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
16.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
700
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
0.6%
10–14
10.9%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
8.3%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
10.9%
65–74
3.5%
75–84
15.7%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 22.0%
Working age (18–64): 78.0%
65 and over: 23.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.9%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
60.5%
Latin America
36.8%
Europe
2.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.9%
With a Disability
15.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.4%
Uninsured
8.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
70.9%
Has a Computer
86.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023