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ZIP Code 27949

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,094

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 — 27949

What is the median household income in 27949?
The median household income in 27949 is $109,443 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27949?
The poverty rate in 27949 is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27949?
$600,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27949?
The median gross rent in 27949 is $1,364 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27949 residents have a college degree?
51.6% of adults in 27949 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,094
Median Income
$109,443
Median Home Value
$600,700
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.3%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$26,397 (+31.8%) Home Value: +$169,800 (+39.4%) Poverty Rate: -0.8 pp (-47.1%) Bachelor's+: -1.3 pp (-2.5%) Unemployment: +6.7 pp (+257.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,094
Median Age 54.0
Female 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1% White (non-Hisp.) 91.0% Asian 0.3% Two or More 5.5% Other 2.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.5%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $109,443 ±$10,841
Per Capita Income $118,074
Median Family Income $130,607
Poverty Rate 0.9%
Child Poverty Rate 1.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 43.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.7%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
2.5%
$25–35k
2.5%
$35–50k
7.2%
$50–75k
12.5%
$75–100k
17.1%
$100–150k
20.7%
$150–200k
15.8%
$200k+
19.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,001
Owner-Occupied 83.1%
Renter-Occupied 16.9%
Vacancy Rate 62.3%
Median Home Value $600,700
Median Gross Rent $1,364
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
0.6%
$200–300k
3.5%
$300–500k
28.9%
$500k–$1M
50.7%
$1M+
12.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
20.4%
$1–1.5k
40.2%
$1.5–2k
17.1%
$2–2.5k
9.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
11.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.3%
1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
50.1%
3+
28.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
8.1%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.6%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
9.5%
2000–2009
20.2%
2010+
3.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 51.6%
Graduate Degree 19.2%
Some College / Associate 18.3%
Less Than High School 0.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.6%
Unemployment Rate 9.3%
Work from Home 21.4%
Self-Employed 12.3%
Government Workers 12.3%
Private For-Profit 75.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.9%
Arts/Entmt.
13.5%
Prof. Services
13.3%
Finance
13.2%
Construction
11.8%
Retail
11.6%
Public Admin
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Transportation
3.4%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
48.2%
Sales
19.5%
Food Prep
14.5%
Construction
9.8%
Production
7.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.7 min
Drove Alone 72.6%
Carpool 4.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 21.4%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,393
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 70.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
7.6%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
11.5%
75–84
17.7%
85+
8.8%
Under 18: 16.6% Working age (18–64): 83.4% 65 and over: 28.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.7%
Naturalized Citizen 44.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
46.7%
Europe
27.9%
Asia
24.3%
Africa
0.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.2%
With a Disability 10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.6%
Uninsured 5.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.3%
Has a Computer 98.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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