ZIP Code 27962
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 7,015
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 — 27962
- What is the median household income in 27962?
- The median household income in 27962 is $42,342 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27962?
- The poverty rate in 27962 is 18.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27962?
- $96,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27962?
- The median gross rent in 27962 is $826 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27962 residents have a college degree?
- 9.3% of adults in 27962 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,015
Median Income
$42,342
Median Home Value
$96,500
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.8%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,919 (+19.5%)
Home Value:
+$11,700 (+13.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.2 pp (+6.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.0 pp (-9.7%)
Unemployment:
+2.4 pp (+28.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,015
Median Age
46.0
Female
47.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 45.8%
Black 51.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.6%
Cuban
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,342
±$8,145
Per Capita Income
$53,239
Median Family Income
$64,351
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Child Poverty Rate
25.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.2%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
15.3%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
19.2%
$50–75k
10.8%
$75–100k
17.4%
$100–150k
7.3%
$150–200k
2.1%
$200k+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,678
Owner-Occupied
68.2%
Renter-Occupied
31.8%
Vacancy Rate
18.7%
Median Home Value
$96,500
Median Gross Rent
$826
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.8%
$50–100k
40.0%
$100–200k
16.1%
$200–300k
9.4%
$300–500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.7%
$500–1k
60.2%
$1–1.5k
21.8%
$1.5–2k
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.4%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
33.4%
3+
19.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
6.0%
5–19 units
0.8%
Mobile home
20.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.5%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
21.0%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.3%
Graduate Degree
3.0%
Some College / Associate
29.0%
Less Than High School
6.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.8%
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
24.0%
Private For-Profit
68.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.3%
Arts/Entmt.
11.7%
Retail
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Public Admin
8.7%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Construction
5.3%
Finance
4.4%
Wholesale
3.4%
Transportation
3.0%
Agriculture
2.1%
Occupation
Management
24.4%
Food Prep
24.1%
Sales
21.8%
Construction
15.4%
Production
14.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.9 min
Drove Alone
76.2%
Carpool
16.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,991
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.0%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
10.8%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
8.9%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
8.4%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
16.7%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 24.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.8%
With a Disability
26.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.8%
Uninsured
6.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
73.1%
Has a Computer
77.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023