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ZIP Code 27809

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,917

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 — 27809

What is the median household income in 27809?
The median household income in 27809 is $71,512 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27809?
The poverty rate in 27809 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27809?
$156,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27809?
The median gross rent in 27809 is $767 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27809 residents have a college degree?
16.3% of adults in 27809 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,917
Median Income
$71,512
Median Home Value
$156,800
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.6%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$22,166 (+44.9%) Home Value: +$51,800 (+49.3%) Poverty Rate: -8.7 pp (-71.3%) Bachelor's+: +0.4 pp (+2.5%) Unemployment: -6.2 pp (-79.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,917
Median Age 48.0
Female 47.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.1% White (non-Hisp.) 51.0% Black 43.4% Two or More 4.7% Other 0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,512 ±$20,823
Per Capita Income $113,844
Median Family Income $96,964
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Child Poverty Rate 7.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
12.5%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
11.1%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
24.5%
$150–200k
11.3%
$200k+
4.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,848
Owner-Occupied 70.7%
Renter-Occupied 29.3%
Vacancy Rate 7.7%
Median Home Value $156,800
Median Gross Rent $767
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.1%
$50–100k
21.6%
$100–200k
19.7%
$200–300k
12.9%
$300–500k
24.4%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.6%
$500–1k
75.1%
$1–1.5k
3.0%
$2.5–3.5k
4.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
28.5%
2 vehicles
28.7%
3+
37.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
22.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.8%
1940–1969
1.7%
1970–1999
16.7%
2000–2009
12.3%
2010+
3.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.3%
Graduate Degree 6.0%
Some College / Associate 12.8%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.5%
Unemployment Rate 1.6%
Work from Home 6.4%
Self-Employed 7.2%
Government Workers 7.6%
Private For-Profit 85.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.4%
Retail
14.7%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Construction
12.4%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Finance
9.3%
Transportation
8.5%
Arts/Entmt.
3.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Public Admin
1.2%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Production
31.0%
Management
22.6%
Sales
21.5%
Food Prep
17.0%
Construction
7.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.3 min
Drove Alone 85.1%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.4%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,706
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
2.3%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
18.6%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
11.1%
85+
8.4%
Under 18: 14.1% Working age (18–64): 85.9% 65 and over: 21.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 37.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
62.3%
Latin America
37.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 86.0%
Uninsured 14.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 70.3%
Has a Computer 83.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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