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ZIP Code 27557

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,407

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 — 27557

What is the median household income in 27557?
The median household income in 27557 is $65,833 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27557?
The poverty rate in 27557 is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27557?
$167,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27557?
The median gross rent in 27557 is $851 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27557 residents have a college degree?
16.0% of adults in 27557 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,407
Median Income
$65,833
Median Home Value
$167,300
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,224 (+44.3%) Home Value: +$68,000 (+68.5%) Poverty Rate: -6.3 pp (-44.4%) Bachelor's+: +5.9 pp (+58.4%) Unemployment: -0.7 pp (-14%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,407
Median Age 41.0
Female 48.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 23.3% White (non-Hisp.) 54.3% Black 12.9% Two or More 12.7% Other 17.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.8%
Puerto Rican
3.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,833 ±$15,164
Per Capita Income $85,109
Median Family Income $76,429
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Child Poverty Rate 11.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
6.1%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
17.1%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
12.2%
$200k+
5.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,260
Owner-Occupied 75.6%
Renter-Occupied 24.4%
Vacancy Rate 11.2%
Median Home Value $167,300
Median Gross Rent $851
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 5.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.9%
$50–100k
20.6%
$100–200k
13.9%
$200–300k
22.9%
$300–500k
14.1%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.9%
$500–1k
55.9%
$1–1.5k
28.5%
$1.5–2k
0.2%
$2–2.5k
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
22.8%
2 vehicles
27.9%
3+
45.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
38.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.4%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
10.0%
2000–2009
13.4%
2010+
15.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 78.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.0%
Graduate Degree 4.9%
Some College / Associate 18.1%
Less Than High School 8.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 6.5%
Self-Employed 7.4%
Government Workers 9.4%
Private For-Profit 83.2%
Industry
Construction
19.1%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Edu/Health
13.1%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Retail
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Transportation
7.8%
Finance
5.6%
Public Admin
3.0%
Agriculture
1.9%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Food Prep
22.2%
Sales
20.8%
Construction
20.6%
Management
18.7%
Production
17.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.4 min
Drove Alone 81.9%
Carpool 10.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.5%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,896
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
10.7%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
16.8%
45–54
13.8%
55–64
9.8%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
7.6%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 21.1% Working age (18–64): 78.9% 65 and over: 13.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.4%
Naturalized Citizen 25.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.5%
Asia
0.9%
Europe
0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.4%
Uninsured 19.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.7%
Has a Computer 91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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