ZIP Code 27983
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,642
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 — 27983
- What is the median household income in 27983?
- The median household income in 27983 is $44,228 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27983?
- The poverty rate in 27983 is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27983?
- $112,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27983?
- The median gross rent in 27983 is $748 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27983 residents have a college degree?
- 17.2% of adults in 27983 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,642
Median Income
$44,228
Median Home Value
$112,500
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,208 (+33.9%)
Home Value:
+$21,600 (+23.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.0 pp (-31%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.7 pp (+27.4%)
Unemployment:
+3.9 pp (+42.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,642
Median Age
43.0
Female
46.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 30.6%
Black 60.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.7%
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,228
±$12,688
Per Capita Income
$67,136
Median Family Income
$63,321
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Child Poverty Rate
25.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
39.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.1%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
10.6%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
18.3%
$75–100k
10.1%
$100–150k
9.4%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,061
Owner-Occupied
69.7%
Renter-Occupied
30.3%
Vacancy Rate
25.9%
Median Home Value
$112,500
Median Gross Rent
$748
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.3%
$50–100k
26.8%
$100–200k
14.4%
$200–300k
15.7%
$300–500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.4%
$500–1k
68.9%
$1–1.5k
7.3%
$1.5–2k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.6%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3+
30.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
2.3%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
28.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.3%
1940–1969
5.5%
1970–1999
24.3%
2000–2009
8.2%
2010+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.2%
Graduate Degree
7.3%
Some College / Associate
21.4%
Less Than High School
2.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
Work from Home
4.3%
Self-Employed
7.7%
Government Workers
27.3%
Private For-Profit
61.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.2%
Manufacturing
22.3%
Retail
8.4%
Transportation
6.7%
Agriculture
6.2%
Public Admin
5.7%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Prof. Services
4.2%
Finance
3.5%
Construction
3.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
34.8%
Food Prep
20.8%
Production
18.1%
Sales
15.4%
Construction
10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.4 min
Drove Alone
76.9%
Carpool
14.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.3%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,010
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
14.9%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 16.4%
Working age (18–64): 83.6%
65 and over: 23.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.8%
Naturalized Citizen
10.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
79.0%
Asia
13.0%
Africa
8.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
23.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.8%
Uninsured
7.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.8%
Has a Computer
85.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023