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ZIP Code 27847

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,026

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 — 27847

What is the median household income in 27847?
The median household income in 27847 is $32,986 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27847?
The poverty rate in 27847 is 27.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27847?
$59,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27847?
The median gross rent in 27847 is $1,098 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27847 residents have a college degree?
17.3% of adults in 27847 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,026
Median Income
$32,986
Median Home Value
$59,500
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,965 (+43.3%) Home Value: +$12,400 (+26.3%) Poverty Rate: +20.2 pp (+265.8%) Bachelor's+: +11.1 pp (+179%) Unemployment: -22.8 pp (-95.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,026
Median Age 41.0
Female 38.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 8.7% Black 88.8% Two or More 1.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $32,986 ±$28,200
Per Capita Income $33,073
Median Family Income $57,917
Poverty Rate 27.8%
Child Poverty Rate 41.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.7%
$10–15k
10.8%
$15–25k
33.2%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
7.0%
$50–75k
25.3%
$75–100k
12.0%
$100–150k
0.9%
$150–200k
1.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 479
Owner-Occupied 67.7%
Renter-Occupied 32.3%
Vacancy Rate 7.5%
Median Home Value $59,500
Median Gross Rent $1,098
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 76.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
31.0%
$50–100k
43.7%
$100–200k
22.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
16.8%
$1–1.5k
68.5%
$1.5–2k
8.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.7%
1 vehicle
27.5%
2 vehicles
50.1%
3+
14.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
53.7%
Mobile home
46.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.1%
1940–1969
13.6%
1970–1999
18.4%
2000–2009
8.1%
2010+
1.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.3%
Graduate Degree 6.2%
Some College / Associate 5.7%
Less Than High School 4.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.6%
Unemployment Rate 1.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Self-Employed 0.0%
Government Workers 19.5%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.6%
Prof. Services
19.5%
Edu/Health
19.1%
Arts/Entmt.
15.8%
Transportation
15.4%
Retail
2.9%
Construction
0.4%
Public Admin
0.4%
Occupation
Production
58.6%
Management
19.1%
Food Prep
18.4%
Sales
3.5%
Construction
0.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.0 min
Drove Alone 96.8%
Carpool 3.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.0%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 443
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 0.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.5%
5–9
9.6%
10–14
3.6%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
1.1%
25–34
19.4%
35–44
13.8%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
14.9%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
10.3%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 15.2% Working age (18–64): 84.8% 65 and over: 15.3%

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 3.0%
With a Disability 34.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.4%
Uninsured 15.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 49.7%
Has a Computer 74.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.7%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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