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ZIP Code 27886

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,560

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 — 27886

What is the median household income in 27886?
The median household income in 27886 is $51,180 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27886?
The poverty rate in 27886 is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27886?
$121,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27886?
The median gross rent in 27886 is $751 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27886 residents have a college degree?
19.0% of adults in 27886 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,560
Median Income
$51,180
Median Home Value
$121,800
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,394 (+39.1%) Home Value: +$33,100 (+37.3%) Poverty Rate: -4.5 pp (-21.6%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+16.6%) Unemployment: -5.3 pp (-65.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,560
Median Age 46.0
Female 55.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.0% White (non-Hisp.) 36.9% Black 49.3% Asian 0.1% Two or More 3.3% Other 4.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.2%
Puerto Rican
1.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,180 ±$2,583
Per Capita Income $75,627
Median Family Income $66,471
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Child Poverty Rate 35.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.9%
$10–15k
4.9%
$15–25k
15.7%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
15.1%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
12.5%
$150–200k
6.2%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,916
Owner-Occupied 65.9%
Renter-Occupied 34.1%
Vacancy Rate 12.5%
Median Home Value $121,800
Median Gross Rent $751
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 30.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.8%
$50–100k
22.8%
$100–200k
28.6%
$200–300k
15.9%
$300–500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.6%
$500–1k
57.7%
$1–1.5k
15.2%
$1.5–2k
1.0%
$2.5–3.5k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.6%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
30.5%
3+
26.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
3.6%
5–19 units
4.9%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
20.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.6%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
21.6%
2000–2009
12.6%
2010+
5.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.0%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
Some College / Associate 21.1%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 9.1%
Self-Employed 2.9%
Government Workers 14.3%
Private For-Profit 80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.1%
Manufacturing
19.2%
Retail
12.5%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Construction
5.9%
Public Admin
5.2%
Agriculture
5.2%
Transportation
3.9%
Finance
3.5%
Wholesale
2.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
25.2%
Production
24.7%
Food Prep
20.9%
Sales
19.7%
Construction
9.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.3 min
Drove Alone 78.9%
Carpool 7.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 9.1%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,805
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
15.4%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 21.5% Working age (18–64): 78.5% 65 and over: 24.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.1%
Naturalized Citizen 21.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.8%
Africa
3.5%
Asia
2.8%
Europe
1.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.0%
With a Disability 17.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.3%
Uninsured 7.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.9%
Has a Computer 87.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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