ZIP Code 27828
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,155
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 — 27828
- What is the median household income in 27828?
- The median household income in 27828 is $53,523 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27828?
- The poverty rate in 27828 is 17.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27828?
- $156,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27828?
- The median gross rent in 27828 is $947 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27828 residents have a college degree?
- 20.0% of adults in 27828 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,155
Median Income
$53,523
Median Home Value
$156,000
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,077 (+15.2%)
Home Value:
+$36,300 (+30.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-4%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.0 pp (+5.3%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-37.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,155
Median Age
40.0
Female
53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 50.4%
Black 39.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Other 2.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.7%
Mexican
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,523
±$16,644
Per Capita Income
$67,830
Median Family Income
$67,246
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Child Poverty Rate
31.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.9%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
16.5%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,006
Owner-Occupied
66.3%
Renter-Occupied
33.7%
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Median Home Value
$156,000
Median Gross Rent
$947
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.9%
$50–100k
11.3%
$100–200k
23.4%
$200–300k
13.0%
$300–500k
14.0%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.3%
$500–1k
33.7%
$1–1.5k
40.6%
$1.5–2k
5.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.8%
1 vehicle
33.7%
2 vehicles
30.5%
3+
25.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
1.1%
20+ units
1.7%
Mobile home
19.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.6%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
19.9%
2000–2009
11.7%
2010+
6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.0%
Graduate Degree
7.4%
Some College / Associate
22.2%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Work from Home
10.8%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
14.2%
Private For-Profit
82.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.5%
Arts/Entmt.
16.3%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Retail
9.3%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Construction
8.0%
Public Admin
5.3%
Agriculture
5.2%
Finance
5.0%
Transportation
4.6%
Wholesale
4.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Sales
27.4%
Management
27.2%
Food Prep
20.3%
Production
13.8%
Construction
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.3 min
Drove Alone
74.2%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.8%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,494
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.8%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
10.3%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
1.8%
25–34
16.7%
35–44
7.7%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
9.7%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
15.7%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 27.1%
Working age (18–64): 72.9%
65 and over: 22.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.3%
Naturalized Citizen
17.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
48.9%
Latin America
41.1%
Asia
10.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.6%
With a Disability
18.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.0%
Uninsured
7.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.0%
Has a Computer
88.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023