ZIP Code 27823
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 6,498
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 — 27823
- What is the median household income in 27823?
- The median household income in 27823 is $33,549 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27823?
- The poverty rate in 27823 is 27.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27823?
- $87,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27823?
- The median gross rent in 27823 is $652 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27823 residents have a college degree?
- 5.4% of adults in 27823 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,498
Median Income
$33,549
Median Home Value
$87,100
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.7%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,713 (+5.4%)
Home Value:
+$27,700 (+46.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.6 pp (+20.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.6 pp (-32.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.4 pp (-10.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,498
Median Age
39.0
Female
55.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 12.5%
Black 82.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$33,549
±$7,562
Per Capita Income
$61,551
Median Family Income
$44,057
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Child Poverty Rate
41.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
43.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.0%
$10–15k
12.9%
$15–25k
18.8%
$25–35k
10.3%
$35–50k
12.9%
$50–75k
13.5%
$75–100k
6.5%
$100–150k
7.7%
$150–200k
2.9%
$200k+
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,385
Owner-Occupied
61.6%
Renter-Occupied
38.4%
Vacancy Rate
24.2%
Median Home Value
$87,100
Median Gross Rent
$652
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
33.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.6%
$50–100k
32.6%
$100–200k
11.6%
$200–300k
9.8%
$300–500k
3.5%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.9%
$500–1k
45.1%
$1–1.5k
18.5%
$1.5–2k
3.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.6%
1 vehicle
34.4%
2 vehicles
20.5%
3+
30.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
36.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.1%
1940–1969
6.2%
1970–1999
15.6%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.4%
Graduate Degree
2.0%
Some College / Associate
17.2%
Less Than High School
6.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Unemployment Rate
11.7%
Work from Home
3.2%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
14.3%
Private For-Profit
78.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.6%
Edu/Health
19.8%
Retail
15.0%
Transportation
14.9%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Finance
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Public Admin
3.1%
Construction
2.6%
Agriculture
1.9%
Occupation
Production
29.6%
Sales
27.6%
Food Prep
19.9%
Management
14.5%
Construction
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.0 min
Drove Alone
82.3%
Carpool
10.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,565
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
29.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
13.8%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
11.0%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 20.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
83.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.5%
With a Disability
20.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.6%
Uninsured
10.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
51.1%
Has a Computer
82.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023