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ZIP Code 27829

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,525

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 — 27829

What is the median household income in 27829?
The median household income in 27829 is $58,385 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27829?
The poverty rate in 27829 is 17.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27829?
$87,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27829?
The median gross rent in 27829 is $703 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27829 residents have a college degree?
33.8% of adults in 27829 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,525
Median Income
$58,385
Median Home Value
$87,400
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.6%
Median Age
58.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$24,180 (+70.7%) Home Value: +$1,500 (+1.7%) Poverty Rate: +3.5 pp (+25.5%) Bachelor's+: +17.9 pp (+112.6%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+16.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,525
Median Age 58.0
Female 53.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 66.0% Black 28.7% Two or More 4.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,385 ±$5,670
Per Capita Income $62,581
Median Family Income $65,674
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Child Poverty Rate 22.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 38.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
14.1%
$25–35k
9.8%
$35–50k
5.0%
$50–75k
40.2%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
4.9%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
0.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 979
Owner-Occupied 77.1%
Renter-Occupied 22.9%
Vacancy Rate 14.8%
Median Home Value $87,400
Median Gross Rent $703
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.9%
$50–100k
47.3%
$100–200k
11.8%
$200–300k
20.1%
$300–500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.5%
$500–1k
36.8%
$1–1.5k
22.4%
$1.5–2k
1.3%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
$2.5–3.5k
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
51.0%
3+
18.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.7%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
4.8%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
18.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.1%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
0.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.8%
Graduate Degree 6.9%
Some College / Associate 10.3%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 38.7%
Unemployment Rate 10.6%
Work from Home 8.9%
Self-Employed 13.0%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 74.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.2%
Retail
10.6%
Public Admin
8.9%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Construction
8.2%
Transportation
6.5%
Information
6.5%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Finance
3.9%
Arts/Entmt.
1.9%
Occupation
Management
46.4%
Food Prep
17.6%
Production
13.0%
Construction
11.8%
Sales
11.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 52.1 min
Drove Alone 69.1%
Carpool 7.4%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 8.9%
Walked 14.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 834
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
1.5%
10–14
3.2%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
14.4%
25–34
3.3%
35–44
7.9%
45–54
4.9%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
19.8%
85+
19.3%
Under 18: 11.5% Working age (18–64): 88.5% 65 and over: 43.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.6%
With a Disability 34.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.4%
Uninsured 7.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 61.6%
Has a Computer 83.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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