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ZIP Code 27938

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,863

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 — 27938

What is the median household income in 27938?
The median household income in 27938 is $49,757 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27938?
The poverty rate in 27938 is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27938?
$119,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27938 residents have a college degree?
7.4% of adults in 27938 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,863
Median Income
$49,757
Median Home Value
$119,200
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.3%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$773 (+1.6%) Home Value: $-5,800 (-4.6%) Poverty Rate: -1.8 pp (-100%) Bachelor's+: -3.1 pp (-29.5%) Unemployment: +7.4 pp (+151%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,863
Median Age 50.0
Female 48.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.0% White (non-Hisp.) 41.9% Black 51.1% Two or More 6.5% Other 0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.4%
Puerto Rican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,757 ±$26,812
Per Capita Income $67,787
Median Family Income $67,629
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Child Poverty Rate 0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.3%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
14.4%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
21.3%
$50–75k
11.2%
$75–100k
24.8%
$100–150k
11.6%
$150–200k
0.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 874
Owner-Occupied 82.1%
Renter-Occupied 17.9%
Vacancy Rate 11.9%
Median Home Value $119,200
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 42.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 8.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
33.1%
$50–100k
2.7%
$100–200k
23.7%
$200–300k
9.8%
$300–500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
49.2%
$500–1k
26.6%
$1–1.5k
24.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.6%
1 vehicle
14.7%
2 vehicles
61.9%
3+
22.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
44.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
1.1%
Mobile home
51.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.1%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
5.7%
2000–2009
14.6%
2010+
16.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 7.4%
Graduate Degree 3.6%
Some College / Associate 36.5%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 51.5%
Unemployment Rate 12.3%
Work from Home 3.4%
Self-Employed 16.1%
Government Workers 5.0%
Private For-Profit 79.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.9%
Prof. Services
15.8%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Retail
7.0%
Transportation
6.1%
Agriculture
5.9%
Finance
5.1%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale
4.0%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Public Admin
1.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
38.9%
Construction
19.9%
Management
17.3%
Production
12.4%
Sales
11.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 50.5 min
Drove Alone 79.1%
Carpool 15.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.4%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 770
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 59.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.4%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
9.4%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
8.7%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
3.5%
65–74
19.9%
75–84
6.8%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 13.6% Working age (18–64): 86.4% 65 and over: 19.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.3%
Naturalized Citizen 20.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.4%
With a Disability 23.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 75.7%
Has a Computer 89.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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