ZIP Code 27944
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 11,255
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 — 27944
- What is the median household income in 27944?
- The median household income in 27944 is $61,911 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27944?
- The poverty rate in 27944 is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27944?
- $216,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27944?
- The median gross rent in 27944 is $1,085 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27944 residents have a college degree?
- 20.4% of adults in 27944 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,255
Median Income
$61,911
Median Home Value
$216,600
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,859 (+28.8%)
Home Value:
+$33,600 (+18.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.7 pp (-38.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.1 pp (-5.1%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-27.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,255
Median Age
53.0
Female
52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.2%
Black 19.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Other 2.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.2%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$61,911
±$7,245
Per Capita Income
$76,678
Median Family Income
$79,577
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Child Poverty Rate
16.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
44.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
12.3%
$25–35k
8.8%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
19.1%
$150–200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,038
Owner-Occupied
74.7%
Renter-Occupied
25.3%
Vacancy Rate
17.9%
Median Home Value
$216,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,085
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.4%
$50–100k
9.1%
$100–200k
12.4%
$200–300k
21.8%
$300–500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.5%
$500–1k
27.6%
$1–1.5k
46.7%
$1.5–2k
7.0%
$2–2.5k
1.1%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3+
24.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
21.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.6%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
12.7%
2000–2009
23.2%
2010+
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.4%
Graduate Degree
8.6%
Some College / Associate
25.5%
Less Than High School
4.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Work from Home
7.7%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
23.6%
Private For-Profit
69.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Arts/Entmt.
12.7%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Public Admin
11.1%
Retail
9.7%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation
7.8%
Finance
4.7%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Wholesale
2.8%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
33.2%
Sales
22.3%
Food Prep
16.6%
Construction
14.4%
Production
13.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
36.7 min
Drove Alone
82.2%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
7.7%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,959
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.7%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
7.3%
35–44
9.6%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
11.0%
75–84
17.9%
85+
9.8%
Under 18: 16.2%
Working age (18–64): 83.8%
65 and over: 31.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
77.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
39.5%
Europe
25.4%
Asia
23.7%
Africa
2.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.2%
With a Disability
25.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.7%
Uninsured
10.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.6%
Has a Computer
89.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023