ZIP Code 27849
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,221
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 — 27849
- What is the median household income in 27849?
- The median household income in 27849 is $45,855 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27849?
- The poverty rate in 27849 is 27.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27849?
- $71,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27849?
- The median gross rent in 27849 is $952 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27849 residents have a college degree?
- 9.9% of adults in 27849 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,221
Median Income
$45,855
Median Home Value
$71,000
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.9%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,163 (+28.5%)
Home Value:
$-15,400 (-17.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+18.3 pp (+198.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-10.9 pp (-52.4%)
Unemployment:
+1.9 pp (+19%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,221
Median Age
44.0
Female
48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 9.7%
Black 88.0%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$45,855
±$4,317
Per Capita Income
$59,941
Median Family Income
$65,179
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Child Poverty Rate
47.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
45.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
34.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.9%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
3.8%
$35–50k
29.0%
$50–75k
18.3%
$75–100k
0.6%
$100–150k
20.2%
$150–200k
2.6%
$200k+
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
579
Owner-Occupied
78.0%
Renter-Occupied
22.0%
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Median Home Value
$71,000
Median Gross Rent
$952
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
91.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
39.4%
$50–100k
18.4%
$100–200k
30.4%
$200–300k
1.7%
$300–500k
1.0%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.7%
$500–1k
63.0%
$1–1.5k
15.2%
$3.5k+
13.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
16.0%
1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3+
32.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.7%
5–19 units
0.3%
Mobile home
30.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.9%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
20.9%
2000–2009
14.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.9%
Graduate Degree
1.9%
Some College / Associate
27.5%
Less Than High School
9.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Unemployment Rate
11.9%
Work from Home
1.6%
Self-Employed
0.9%
Government Workers
30.2%
Private For-Profit
68.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.5%
Manufacturing
25.9%
Retail
12.4%
Public Admin
8.6%
Finance
7.4%
Agriculture
2.3%
Arts/Entmt.
2.0%
Transportation
1.8%
Prof. Services
1.1%
Occupation
Management
29.5%
Production
27.7%
Food Prep
27.0%
Sales
11.7%
Construction
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
38.6 min
Drove Alone
96.4%
Carpool
2.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
531
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.5%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
2.7%
25–34
16.6%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
8.4%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
9.4%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 25.3%
Working age (18–64): 74.7%
65 and over: 20.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
69.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
69.2%
Latin America
30.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.6%
With a Disability
25.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.6%
Uninsured
9.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
75.0%
Has a Computer
92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023