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ZIP Code 27803

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,851

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 — 27803

What is the median household income in 27803?
The median household income in 27803 is $59,647 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27803?
The poverty rate in 27803 is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27803?
$168,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27803?
The median gross rent in 27803 is $889 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27803 residents have a college degree?
22.7% of adults in 27803 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,851
Median Income
$59,647
Median Home Value
$168,600
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,803 (+24.7%) Home Value: +$29,300 (+21%) Poverty Rate: +1.5 pp (+16.5%) Bachelor's+: -2.1 pp (-8.5%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-17.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,851
Median Age 46.0
Female 52.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.7% White (non-Hisp.) 45.9% Black 43.6% Asian 1.2% Two or More 6.2% Other 3.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.5%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,647 ±$5,256
Per Capita Income $88,628
Median Family Income $72,699
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Child Poverty Rate 19.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
13.3%
$25–35k
6.8%
$35–50k
9.1%
$50–75k
20.0%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
12.2%
$150–200k
8.2%
$200k+
6.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,079
Owner-Occupied 60.9%
Renter-Occupied 39.1%
Vacancy Rate 13.7%
Median Home Value $168,600
Median Gross Rent $889
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.2%
$50–100k
12.6%
$100–200k
16.9%
$200–300k
17.8%
$300–500k
17.2%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.7%
$500–1k
44.2%
$1–1.5k
23.4%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.7%
1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
24.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
7.9%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
11.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.0%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
19.9%
2000–2009
8.3%
2010+
5.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.7%
Graduate Degree 6.3%
Some College / Associate 21.0%
Less Than High School 2.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 11.5%
Self-Employed 4.2%
Government Workers 12.0%
Private For-Profit 83.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.8%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Retail
13.9%
Finance
9.1%
Construction
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Wholesale
4.6%
Public Admin
4.4%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Transportation
3.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
36.1%
Sales
21.6%
Production
17.3%
Food Prep
17.1%
Construction
7.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.2 min
Drove Alone 83.8%
Carpool 4.0%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 11.5%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,694
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
9.8%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
8.9%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
12.8%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 22.1% Working age (18–64): 77.9% 65 and over: 20.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 59.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
45.0%
Asia
44.6%
Europe
6.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.4%
With a Disability 14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.4%
Uninsured 9.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.8%
Has a Computer 91.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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