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ZIP Code 27617

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 20,012

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 — 27617

What is the median household income in 27617?
The median household income in 27617 is $109,991 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27617?
The poverty rate in 27617 is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27617?
$448,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27617?
The median gross rent in 27617 is $1,679 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27617 residents have a college degree?
63.5% of adults in 27617 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,012
Median Income
$109,991
Median Home Value
$448,300
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.8%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$23,587 (+27.3%) Home Value: +$179,600 (+66.8%) Poverty Rate: -0.7 pp (-24.1%) Bachelor's+: -0.9 pp (-1.4%) Unemployment: -0.7 pp (-28%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,012
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 59.8% Black 20.4% Asian 10.1% Two or More 5.6% Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
4.4%
Korean
1.8%
Filipino
1.1%
Chinese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $109,991 ±$12,494
Per Capita Income $138,945
Median Family Income $143,548
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Child Poverty Rate 2.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.2%
$10–15k
1.7%
$15–25k
1.8%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
7.0%
$50–75k
14.3%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
20.2%
$150–200k
15.8%
$200k+
19.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,522
Owner-Occupied 45.2%
Renter-Occupied 54.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.4%
Median Home Value $448,300
Median Gross Rent $1,679
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.2%
$200–300k
18.0%
$300–500k
40.6%
$500k–$1M
36.6%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.4%
$500–1k
2.2%
$1–1.5k
27.1%
$1.5–2k
53.7%
$2–2.5k
10.0%
$2.5–3.5k
3.2%
$3.5k+
2.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
40.2%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3+
12.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
29.9%
Single-fam. att.
18.8%
2–4 units
0.6%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
26.3%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.5%
1970–1999
1.1%
2000–2009
47.0%
2010+
25.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 63.5%
Graduate Degree 24.0%
Some College / Associate 15.5%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 76.4%
Unemployment Rate 1.8%
Work from Home 28.1%
Self-Employed 3.0%
Government Workers 10.5%
Private For-Profit 86.5%
Industry
Prof. Services
22.7%
Edu/Health
20.0%
Finance
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.0%
Retail
5.6%
Public Admin
4.2%
Information
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Transportation
2.9%
Wholesale
2.7%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
64.9%
Sales
17.3%
Food Prep
7.8%
Production
7.2%
Construction
2.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.3 min
Drove Alone 61.3%
Carpool 6.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 28.1%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,744
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
21.7%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
18.4%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
5.3%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 17.8% Working age (18–64): 82.2% 65 and over: 9.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.3%
Naturalized Citizen 60.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
48.1%
Latin America
20.7%
Europe
19.5%
Africa
8.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.5%
With a Disability 8.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.6%
Uninsured 6.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.6%
Has a Computer 98.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 77.6%
Moved from Abroad 1.6%

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