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ZIP Code 27948

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,628

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 — 27948

What is the median household income in 27948?
The median household income in 27948 is $85,319 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27948?
The poverty rate in 27948 is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27948?
$398,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27948?
The median gross rent in 27948 is $1,539 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27948 residents have a college degree?
43.3% of adults in 27948 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,628
Median Income
$85,319
Median Home Value
$398,100
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.5%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$27,391 (+47.3%) Home Value: +$145,400 (+57.5%) Poverty Rate: -3.3 pp (-44.6%) Bachelor's+: +13.0 pp (+42.9%) Unemployment: +2.7 pp (+71.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,628
Median Age 47.0
Female 52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.1% White (non-Hisp.) 86.3% Black 0.7% Asian 0.8% Two or More 7.5% Other 4.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.7%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.3%
Puerto Rican
1.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $85,319 ±$14,920
Per Capita Income $90,879
Median Family Income $104,821
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Child Poverty Rate 10.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
7.8%
$50–75k
20.9%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
22.5%
$150–200k
10.9%
$200k+
8.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,143
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
Vacancy Rate 46.0%
Median Home Value $398,100
Median Gross Rent $1,539
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
1.4%
$100–200k
0.6%
$200–300k
14.0%
$300–500k
51.3%
$500k–$1M
22.9%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.8%
$500–1k
6.5%
$1–1.5k
39.9%
$1.5–2k
23.2%
$2–2.5k
28.0%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.9%
1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
42.8%
3+
32.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.5%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
15.8%
2000–2009
16.8%
2010+
7.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 43.3%
Graduate Degree 13.6%
Some College / Associate 23.7%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.2%
Unemployment Rate 6.5%
Work from Home 11.7%
Self-Employed 10.2%
Government Workers 11.7%
Private For-Profit 78.2%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
17.0%
Edu/Health
15.8%
Prof. Services
15.8%
Retail
12.2%
Construction
12.2%
Finance
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Transportation
2.4%
Public Admin
2.0%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
38.8%
Sales
27.3%
Food Prep
14.5%
Construction
10.5%
Production
9.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.9 min
Drove Alone 78.6%
Carpool 6.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 11.7%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,482
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
8.7%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
17.2%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
10.2%
75–84
12.1%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 16.4% Working age (18–64): 83.6% 65 and over: 17.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.4%
Naturalized Citizen 53.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.3%
Asia
14.9%
Europe
10.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%
With a Disability 9.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.6%
Uninsured 9.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.1%
Has a Computer 98.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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