ZIP Code 27839
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,595
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 — 27839
- What is the median household income in 27839?
- The median household income in 27839 is $51,818 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27839?
- The poverty rate in 27839 is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27839?
- $94,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27839?
- The median gross rent in 27839 is $867 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27839 residents have a college degree?
- 12.0% of adults in 27839 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,595
Median Income
$51,818
Median Home Value
$94,400
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.1%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$20,379 (+64.8%)
Home Value:
+$24,500 (+35.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.2 pp (+22%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.1 pp (+21.2%)
Unemployment:
+3.9 pp (+177.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,595
Median Age
46.0
Female
40.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 44.4%
Black 48.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Other 0.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.8%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,818
±$15,181
Per Capita Income
$61,950
Median Family Income
$64,219
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Child Poverty Rate
21.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
36.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.7%
$10–15k
9.6%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
12.3%
$35–50k
9.2%
$50–75k
27.2%
$75–100k
11.3%
$100–150k
8.8%
$150–200k
0.4%
$200k+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,828
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Renter-Occupied
28.1%
Vacancy Rate
22.4%
Median Home Value
$94,400
Median Gross Rent
$867
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.6%
$50–100k
39.6%
$100–200k
15.1%
$200–300k
8.8%
$300–500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.6%
$500–1k
47.7%
$1–1.5k
37.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.2%
1 vehicle
21.5%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
33.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
5–19 units
1.0%
Mobile home
26.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.6%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
7.4%
2010+
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.0%
Graduate Degree
3.9%
Some College / Associate
17.0%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Work from Home
7.5%
Self-Employed
14.5%
Government Workers
7.8%
Private For-Profit
77.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
21.4%
Retail
12.7%
Construction
11.4%
Prof. Services
11.1%
Edu/Health
10.9%
Transportation
9.1%
Public Admin
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
5.3%
Finance
3.9%
Occupation
Production
24.8%
Management
23.5%
Sales
22.2%
Food Prep
17.1%
Construction
12.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.3 min
Drove Alone
82.0%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.5%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,418
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
0.9%
15–19
2.7%
20–24
9.9%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
8.2%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
11.7%
85+
8.5%
Under 18: 12.7%
Working age (18–64): 87.3%
65 and over: 21.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.6%
Naturalized Citizen
33.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.2%
Asia
42.9%
Europe
8.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.4%
With a Disability
17.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.4%
Uninsured
3.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
62.2%
Has a Computer
85.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023