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ZIP Code 27939

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,422

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 — 27939

What is the median household income in 27939?
The median household income in 27939 is $63,188 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27939?
The poverty rate in 27939 is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27939?
$304,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27939?
The median gross rent in 27939 is $1,092 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27939 residents have a college degree?
21.0% of adults in 27939 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,422
Median Income
$63,188
Median Home Value
$304,000
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-7,603 (-10.7%) Home Value: +$117,200 (+62.7%) Poverty Rate: -3.3 pp (-41.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.5 pp (+13.5%) Unemployment: -3.1 pp (-60.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,422
Median Age 49.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.1% White (non-Hisp.) 87.0% Black 3.9% Asian 1.6% Two or More 1.5% Other 2.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,188 ±$15,845
Per Capita Income $65,533
Median Family Income $88,897
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Child Poverty Rate 6.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.8%
$10–15k
2.2%
$15–25k
6.1%
$25–35k
12.7%
$35–50k
9.5%
$50–75k
26.1%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,324
Owner-Occupied 75.0%
Renter-Occupied 25.0%
Vacancy Rate 11.3%
Median Home Value $304,000
Median Gross Rent $1,092
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 35.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 16.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.7%
$50–100k
7.8%
$100–200k
2.8%
$200–300k
25.3%
$300–500k
43.0%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
31.5%
$1–1.5k
63.1%
$1.5–2k
5.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.6%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3+
29.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
Mobile home
20.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.4%
1970–1999
19.0%
2000–2009
25.8%
2010+
10.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.0%
Graduate Degree 4.7%
Some College / Associate 25.0%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
Work from Home 5.6%
Self-Employed 10.6%
Government Workers 15.7%
Private For-Profit 73.7%
Industry
Retail
26.4%
Edu/Health
13.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.7%
Construction
9.7%
Public Admin
9.0%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Finance
3.3%
Agriculture
2.7%
Transportation
2.6%
Occupation
Sales
27.8%
Management
25.6%
Production
18.0%
Construction
16.9%
Food Prep
11.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.0 min
Drove Alone 81.3%
Carpool 13.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.6%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,174
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.9%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
1.7%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
13.4%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
10.9%
85+
7.6%
Under 18: 17.6% Working age (18–64): 82.4% 65 and over: 22.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.8%
Naturalized Citizen 76.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
70.1%
Europe
16.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 16.8%
With a Disability 20.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 81.4%
Uninsured 18.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.7%
Has a Computer 97.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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