ZIP Code 27831
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,640
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 — 27831
- What is the median household income in 27831?
- The median household income in 27831 is $34,262 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27831?
- The poverty rate in 27831 is 24.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27831?
- $75,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27831?
- The median gross rent in 27831 is $802 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27831 residents have a college degree?
- 13.5% of adults in 27831 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,640
Median Income
$34,262
Median Home Value
$75,800
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.1%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,980 (+9.5%)
Home Value:
+$8,600 (+12.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.1 pp (+9.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.4 pp (+66.7%)
Unemployment:
+3.7 pp (+57.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,640
Median Age
54.0
Female
59.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 10.2%
Black 83.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.9%
Cuban
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$34,262
±$5,494
Per Capita Income
$56,333
Median Family Income
$43,137
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Child Poverty Rate
34.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
37.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.4%
$10–15k
10.1%
$15–25k
17.9%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
20.9%
$50–75k
9.1%
$75–100k
3.1%
$100–150k
6.4%
$150–200k
6.4%
$200k+
2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,722
Owner-Occupied
74.3%
Renter-Occupied
25.7%
Vacancy Rate
22.4%
Median Home Value
$75,800
Median Gross Rent
$802
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
36.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
62.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
37.7%
$50–100k
24.2%
$100–200k
16.4%
$200–300k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
80.8%
$1–1.5k
15.1%
$1.5–2k
4.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.2%
1 vehicle
24.4%
2 vehicles
32.6%
3+
29.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
49.7%
2–4 units
0.8%
Mobile home
49.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.7%
1940–1969
9.3%
1970–1999
19.9%
2000–2009
9.8%
2010+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.5%
Graduate Degree
8.4%
Some College / Associate
21.9%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Unemployment Rate
10.1%
Work from Home
7.7%
Self-Employed
8.7%
Government Workers
16.7%
Private For-Profit
74.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Retail
16.1%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Transportation
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Public Admin
7.7%
Prof. Services
6.9%
Agriculture
5.2%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale
1.1%
Occupation
Management
33.2%
Sales
22.9%
Food Prep
22.3%
Production
14.1%
Construction
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.8 min
Drove Alone
84.9%
Carpool
5.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.7%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,336
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
20.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
0.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
0.9%
5–9
2.2%
10–14
8.9%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
5.9%
35–44
8.0%
45–54
14.0%
55–64
4.0%
65–74
13.0%
75–84
20.6%
85+
9.4%
Under 18: 17.5%
Working age (18–64): 82.5%
65 and over: 31.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
78.1%
Europe
21.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
28.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.9%
Uninsured
14.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.8%
Has a Computer
87.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023