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ZIP Code 27603

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 53,835

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 — 27603

What is the median household income in 27603?
The median household income in 27603 is $87,939 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27603?
The poverty rate in 27603 is 6.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27603?
$347,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27603?
The median gross rent in 27603 is $1,496 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27603 residents have a college degree?
48.1% of adults in 27603 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
53,835
Median Income
$87,939
Median Home Value
$347,000
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,088 (+27.7%) Home Value: +$125,700 (+56.8%) Poverty Rate: -2.0 pp (-25%) Bachelor's+: +8.0 pp (+20%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+44.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 53,835
Median Age 34.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.5% White (non-Hisp.) 62.0% Black 17.0% Asian 2.1% Two or More 9.6% Other 5.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.8%
Indian
0.5%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.7%
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $87,939 ±$4,172
Per Capita Income $118,353
Median Family Income $108,034
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Child Poverty Rate 9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
6.4%
$25–35k
6.0%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
13.4%
$75–100k
14.3%
$100–150k
16.8%
$150–200k
12.1%
$200k+
14.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 24,030
Owner-Occupied 60.9%
Renter-Occupied 39.1%
Vacancy Rate 9.9%
Median Home Value $347,000
Median Gross Rent $1,496
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.4%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
3.5%
$200–300k
24.9%
$300–500k
41.3%
$500k–$1M
19.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.0%
$500–1k
17.4%
$1–1.5k
30.8%
$1.5–2k
29.1%
$2–2.5k
13.9%
$2.5–3.5k
5.8%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3+
23.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.1%
Single-fam. att.
7.0%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
16.5%
Mobile home
4.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
6.9%
2000–2009
24.9%
2010+
18.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 48.1%
Graduate Degree 14.6%
Some College / Associate 19.7%
Less Than High School 2.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 23.1%
Self-Employed 6.2%
Government Workers 13.3%
Private For-Profit 80.3%
Industry
Prof. Services
22.8%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Retail
9.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
6.9%
Finance
6.4%
Public Admin
5.5%
Transportation
4.1%
Information
3.4%
Wholesale
2.7%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
54.8%
Sales
18.3%
Food Prep
12.2%
Production
8.7%
Construction
6.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.7 min
Drove Alone 66.4%
Carpool 5.6%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 23.1%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 21,659
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.1%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
9.5%
25–34
19.0%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
8.1%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 20.1% Working age (18–64): 79.9% 65 and over: 12.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.9%
Naturalized Citizen 36.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
65.8%
Asia
17.2%
Africa
6.8%
Europe
6.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 10.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.1%
Uninsured 11.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.3%
Has a Computer 97.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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