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ZIP Code 27921

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,903

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 — 27921

What is the median household income in 27921?
The median household income in 27921 is $80,727 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27921?
The poverty rate in 27921 is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27921?
$300,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27921?
The median gross rent in 27921 is $1,216 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27921 residents have a college degree?
29.1% of adults in 27921 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,903
Median Income
$80,727
Median Home Value
$300,100
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.7%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,727 (+24.2%) Home Value: +$95,800 (+46.9%) Poverty Rate: -4.5 pp (-59.2%) Bachelor's+: +10.1 pp (+53.2%) Unemployment: -3.6 pp (-35%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,903
Median Age 36.0
Female 53.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2% White (non-Hisp.) 80.9% Black 7.3% Asian 1.0% Two or More 9.6% Other 0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $80,727 ±$11,983
Per Capita Income $95,515
Median Family Income $91,500
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Child Poverty Rate 3.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
4.8%
$25–35k
4.0%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
20.1%
$75–100k
17.5%
$100–150k
21.4%
$150–200k
9.3%
$200k+
5.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,109
Owner-Occupied 74.5%
Renter-Occupied 25.5%
Vacancy Rate 11.6%
Median Home Value $300,100
Median Gross Rent $1,216
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 19.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
4.0%
$100–200k
3.2%
$200–300k
26.5%
$300–500k
41.5%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
$1M+
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
16.5%
$1–1.5k
73.8%
$2–2.5k
5.7%
$2.5–3.5k
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.1%
1 vehicle
31.7%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3+
30.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.9%
Mobile home
15.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.1%
1940–1969
6.5%
1970–1999
9.7%
2000–2009
39.4%
2010+
6.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.1%
Graduate Degree 5.9%
Some College / Associate 26.7%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Work from Home 17.1%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 27.7%
Private For-Profit 65.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.0%
Prof. Services
12.9%
Public Admin
12.9%
Finance
10.8%
Retail
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.4%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation
2.8%
Manufacturing
1.9%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
53.4%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
14.7%
Construction
7.6%
Production
4.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.2 min
Drove Alone 73.6%
Carpool 6.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 17.1%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,864
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 28.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
9.8%
10–14
10.6%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
8.7%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 28.9% Working age (18–64): 71.1% 65 and over: 14.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 44.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
55.7%
Asia
42.6%
Europe
1.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.7%
With a Disability 13.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.5%
Has a Computer 94.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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