ZIP Code 27844
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,361
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 — 27844
- What is the median household income in 27844?
- The median household income in 27844 is $38,058 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27844?
- The poverty rate in 27844 is 22.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27844?
- $90,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27844?
- The median gross rent in 27844 is $692 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27844 residents have a college degree?
- 10.8% of adults in 27844 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,361
Median Income
$38,058
Median Home Value
$90,500
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.4%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,921 (+30.6%)
Home Value:
+$9,600 (+11.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.7 pp (+13.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.1 pp (-0.9%)
Unemployment:
+4.8 pp (+72.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,361
Median Age
42.0
Female
49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 11.0%
Black 37.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Other 0.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
1.4%
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,058
±$5,040
Per Capita Income
$53,821
Median Family Income
$49,091
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Child Poverty Rate
30.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
38.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.5%
$10–15k
10.2%
$15–25k
17.4%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
14.4%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
6.8%
$150–200k
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,701
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Renter-Occupied
27.8%
Vacancy Rate
18.5%
Median Home Value
$90,500
Median Gross Rent
$692
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
37.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.8%
$50–100k
26.0%
$100–200k
19.3%
$200–300k
8.9%
$300–500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.2%
$500–1k
66.8%
$1–1.5k
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
22.9%
3+
37.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
46.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
51.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.2%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
12.8%
2000–2009
12.4%
2010+
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
67.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.8%
Graduate Degree
3.0%
Some College / Associate
18.4%
Less Than High School
12.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Unemployment Rate
11.4%
Work from Home
3.7%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
18.1%
Private For-Profit
75.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.2%
Retail
17.9%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Construction
9.4%
Transportation
7.3%
Public Admin
7.2%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Finance
3.9%
Wholesale
3.2%
Arts/Entmt.
2.5%
Agriculture
1.5%
Occupation
Sales
24.9%
Management
24.2%
Production
23.6%
Food Prep
16.3%
Construction
11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
34.0 min
Drove Alone
84.0%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.7%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,387
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.3%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
11.3%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 20.2%
Working age (18–64): 79.8%
65 and over: 22.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
56.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
68.1%
Latin America
31.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.2%
With a Disability
33.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.7%
Uninsured
12.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
60.9%
Has a Computer
83.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023