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ZIP Code 27871

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,559

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 — 27871

What is the median household income in 27871?
The median household income in 27871 is $55,067 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27871?
The poverty rate in 27871 is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27871?
$114,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27871?
The median gross rent in 27871 is $759 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27871 residents have a college degree?
9.8% of adults in 27871 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,559
Median Income
$55,067
Median Home Value
$114,200
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,067 (+57.3%) Home Value: +$41,300 (+56.7%) Poverty Rate: -6.5 pp (-45.1%) Bachelor's+: -5.3 pp (-35.1%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-20.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,559
Median Age 54.0
Female 53.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.3% White (non-Hisp.) 44.6% Black 45.3% Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.0%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,067 ±$18,042
Per Capita Income $65,801
Median Family Income $71,042
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Child Poverty Rate 13.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 44.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
7.7%
$15–25k
8.8%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
15.7%
$50–75k
21.4%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
11.6%
$150–200k
2.6%
$200k+
2.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,025
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
Vacancy Rate 19.9%
Median Home Value $114,200
Median Gross Rent $759
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.8%
$50–100k
40.4%
$100–200k
15.8%
$200–300k
14.0%
$300–500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.7%
$500–1k
61.3%
$1–1.5k
12.8%
$1.5–2k
4.3%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.2%
1 vehicle
21.2%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3+
37.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
4.9%
5–19 units
0.4%
Mobile home
21.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.0%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
17.6%
2000–2009
11.7%
2010+
2.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.8%
Graduate Degree 2.2%
Some College / Associate 30.2%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.9%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Work from Home 6.7%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 20.0%
Private For-Profit 73.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.2%
Manufacturing
25.8%
Retail
11.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Prof. Services
4.4%
Construction
4.3%
Agriculture
3.8%
Public Admin
3.7%
Transportation
3.6%
Finance
3.5%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Occupation
Sales
31.4%
Management
26.3%
Production
23.3%
Food Prep
13.1%
Construction
5.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.4 min
Drove Alone 84.0%
Carpool 6.6%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 6.7%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,623
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.8%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
3.4%
15–19
3.4%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
8.1%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
12.5%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
13.3%
85+
9.5%
Under 18: 14.7% Working age (18–64): 85.3% 65 and over: 24.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 65.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
73.1%
Asia
26.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 23.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.3%
Uninsured 12.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.1%
Has a Computer 91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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