ZIP Code 27970
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,769
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 — 27970
- What is the median household income in 27970?
- The median household income in 27970 is $30,556 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27970?
- The poverty rate in 27970 is 24.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27970?
- $105,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27970?
- The median gross rent in 27970 is $1,021 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27970 residents have a college degree?
- 20.8% of adults in 27970 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,769
Median Income
$30,556
Median Home Value
$105,100
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.3%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,938 (+6.8%)
Home Value:
+$30,300 (+40.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.1 pp (+20.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+19.5%)
Unemployment:
+5.7 pp (+59.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,769
Median Age
51.0
Female
53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 38.1%
Black 55.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.1%
Puerto Rican
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$30,556
±$16,942
Per Capita Income
$76,644
Median Family Income
$56,217
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Child Poverty Rate
70.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
37.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
18.2%
$10–15k
14.6%
$15–25k
15.7%
$25–35k
2.6%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
21.0%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
6.3%
$150–200k
0.3%
$200k+
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,791
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Renter-Occupied
29.3%
Vacancy Rate
25.9%
Median Home Value
$105,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,021
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
38.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
66.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.9%
$50–100k
28.0%
$100–200k
18.0%
$200–300k
10.8%
$300–500k
4.8%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.7%
$500–1k
34.6%
$1–1.5k
46.7%
$1.5–2k
6.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.7%
1 vehicle
37.2%
2 vehicles
24.8%
3+
18.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
2.1%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
28.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.4%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
15.4%
2010+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.8%
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
22.1%
Less Than High School
6.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.3%
Work from Home
2.4%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
18.6%
Private For-Profit
74.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.9%
Arts/Entmt.
16.4%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Construction
8.3%
Retail
8.2%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Public Admin
6.3%
Transportation
5.1%
Finance
4.2%
Occupation
Sales
32.4%
Management
29.9%
Food Prep
14.6%
Construction
12.0%
Production
11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.0 min
Drove Alone
74.5%
Carpool
15.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.4%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,328
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
30.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
2.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
0.8%
5–9
10.5%
10–14
3.2%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
1.7%
25–34
6.4%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
13.4%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
18.2%
85+
7.5%
Under 18: 16.9%
Working age (18–64): 83.1%
65 and over: 31.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
15.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.7%
With a Disability
25.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.7%
Uninsured
13.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.8%
Has a Computer
80.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
76.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023