ZIP Code 27843
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 976
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 — 27843
- What is the median household income in 27843?
- The median household income in 27843 is $56,726 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27843?
- The poverty rate in 27843 is 19.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27843?
- $94,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27843?
- The median gross rent in 27843 is $769 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27843 residents have a college degree?
- 8.3% of adults in 27843 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
976
Median Income
$56,726
Median Home Value
$94,300
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.9%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,226 (+69.3%)
Home Value:
+$13,200 (+16.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.5 pp (-15.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.2 pp (+2.5%)
Unemployment:
-7.9 pp (-50%)
Demographics
Total Population
976
Median Age
43.0
Female
41.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 34.2%
Black 59.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,726
±$15,756
Per Capita Income
$60,152
Median Family Income
$49,661
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Child Poverty Rate
43.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
8.8%
$15–25k
19.5%
$35–50k
15.3%
$50–75k
31.9%
$75–100k
5.0%
$100–150k
11.8%
$150–200k
6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
438
Owner-Occupied
78.2%
Renter-Occupied
21.8%
Vacancy Rate
22.6%
Median Home Value
$94,300
Median Gross Rent
$769
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
3.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
18.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.7%
$50–100k
52.8%
$100–200k
22.3%
$200–300k
8.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.8%
$500–1k
60.6%
$1–1.5k
7.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.6%
1 vehicle
7.1%
2 vehicles
57.5%
3+
19.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.5%
5–19 units
4.8%
Mobile home
39.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.9%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
9.8%
2000–2009
18.0%
2010+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.3%
Graduate Degree
1.9%
Some College / Associate
29.6%
Less Than High School
5.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Work from Home
8.2%
Self-Employed
1.5%
Government Workers
41.2%
Private For-Profit
57.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
48.7%
Edu/Health
12.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.1%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation
5.3%
Retail
4.8%
Agriculture
3.0%
Prof. Services
2.5%
Finance
1.8%
Wholesale
1.8%
Public Admin
0.8%
Occupation
Production
41.7%
Management
25.5%
Sales
17.7%
Food Prep
12.9%
Construction
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.5 min
Drove Alone
86.9%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.2%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
339
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.4%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
3.0%
25–34
5.2%
35–44
22.8%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
9.4%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
13.5%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 22.4%
Working age (18–64): 77.6%
65 and over: 21.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.2%
With a Disability
20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
75.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
67.6%
Has a Computer
84.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023