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ZIP Code 27981

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,802

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 — 27981

What is the median household income in 27981?
The median household income in 27981 is $73,542 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27981?
The poverty rate in 27981 is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27981?
$257,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27981?
The median gross rent in 27981 is $1,031 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27981 residents have a college degree?
29.2% of adults in 27981 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,802
Median Income
$73,542
Median Home Value
$257,100
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,743 (+31.8%) Home Value: +$38,600 (+17.7%) Poverty Rate: -2.7 pp (-38.6%) Bachelor's+: +9.8 pp (+50.5%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+90%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,802
Median Age 37.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.1% White (non-Hisp.) 97.5% Black 0.2% Two or More 2.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $73,542 ±$19,618
Per Capita Income $71,842
Median Family Income $91,471
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Child Poverty Rate 7.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.8%
Household Income Distribution
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
4.1%
$25–35k
17.9%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
22.3%
$100–150k
16.2%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
6.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 772
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
Vacancy Rate 8.9%
Median Home Value $257,100
Median Gross Rent $1,031
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.9%
$200–300k
47.0%
$300–500k
37.5%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.8%
$500–1k
16.7%
$1–1.5k
44.9%
$2–2.5k
7.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.7%
1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3+
18.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.9%
Mobile home
31.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.8%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
11.1%
2000–2009
9.8%
2010+
8.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.2%
Graduate Degree 5.2%
Some College / Associate 15.7%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 73.4%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Work from Home 4.2%
Self-Employed 14.6%
Government Workers 16.6%
Private For-Profit 66.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.3%
Agriculture
13.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.3%
Retail
10.5%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Transportation
4.7%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Finance
2.8%
Wholesale
2.8%
Public Admin
2.0%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
Management
34.3%
Construction
23.8%
Sales
19.1%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
7.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.6 min
Drove Alone 75.2%
Carpool 18.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.2%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 703
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.9%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
13.7%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
9.9%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
11.3%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 26.5% Working age (18–64): 73.5% 65 and over: 17.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 10.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.5%
Uninsured 12.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.9%
Has a Computer 87.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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