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ZIP Code 27705

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 48,412

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 — 27705

What is the median household income in 27705?
The median household income in 27705 is $71,153 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27705?
The poverty rate in 27705 is 9.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27705?
$398,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27705?
The median gross rent in 27705 is $1,422 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27705 residents have a college degree?
62.4% of adults in 27705 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
48,412
Median Income
$71,153
Median Home Value
$398,500
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,492 (+30.2%) Home Value: +$129,700 (+48.3%) Poverty Rate: -1.0 pp (-10%) Bachelor's+: +5.4 pp (+9.5%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-24%)

Demographics

Total Population 48,412
Median Age 35.0
Female 52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.2% White (non-Hisp.) 53.9% Black 17.2% Asian 8.6% Two or More 9.4% Other 5.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
4.6%
Indian
1.4%
Korean
0.6%
Japanese
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.8%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,153 ±$4,538
Per Capita Income $112,943
Median Family Income $114,258
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Child Poverty Rate 14.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
14.6%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
7.9%
$200k+
13.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 24,108
Owner-Occupied 44.6%
Renter-Occupied 55.4%
Vacancy Rate 9.6%
Median Home Value $398,500
Median Gross Rent $1,422
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.9%
$50–100k
1.9%
$100–200k
2.5%
$200–300k
18.6%
$300–500k
31.0%
$500k–$1M
30.3%
$1M+
6.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.3%
$500–1k
17.4%
$1–1.5k
34.8%
$1.5–2k
27.6%
$2–2.5k
9.4%
$2.5–3.5k
3.1%
$3.5k+
5.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.6%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
35.2%
3+
12.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
43.1%
Single-fam. att.
9.2%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
7.0%
20+ units
17.0%
Mobile home
1.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.9%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
17.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 62.4%
Graduate Degree 33.4%
Some College / Associate 10.8%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 23.5%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 13.9%
Private For-Profit 81.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
43.1%
Prof. Services
13.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Retail
6.5%
Construction
6.2%
Finance
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Public Admin
3.0%
Transportation
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
61.7%
Food Prep
13.7%
Sales
12.4%
Construction
6.9%
Production
5.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.6 min
Drove Alone 60.1%
Carpool 6.5%
Public Transit 2.4%
Work from Home 23.5%
Walked 5.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 21,786
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
9.8%
25–34
17.5%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
8.4%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 18.4% Working age (18–64): 81.6% 65 and over: 16.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 18.6%
Naturalized Citizen 26.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
47.1%
Asia
32.0%
Europe
10.3%
Africa
7.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.1%
With a Disability 9.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.8%
Uninsured 11.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.8%
Has a Computer 97.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 79.6%
Moved from Abroad 2.6%

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