ZIP Code 27986
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,581
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 — 27986
- What is the median household income in 27986?
- The median household income in 27986 is $48,235 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 27986?
- The poverty rate in 27986 is 13.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 27986?
- $128,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 27986?
- The median gross rent in 27986 is $879 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 27986 residents have a college degree?
- 12.6% of adults in 27986 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,581
Median Income
$48,235
Median Home Value
$128,400
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.9%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,457 (+27.7%)
Home Value:
+$34,600 (+36.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.2 pp (-34.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.0 pp (+8.6%)
Unemployment:
+2.0 pp (+29%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,581
Median Age
42.0
Female
31.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 26.4%
Black 55.3%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Other 5.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.8%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$48,235
±$8,027
Per Capita Income
$80,587
Median Family Income
$69,167
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Child Poverty Rate
30.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
30.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
9.2%
$15–25k
13.8%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
16.6%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
9.9%
$150–200k
10.6%
$200k+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
588
Owner-Occupied
63.1%
Renter-Occupied
36.9%
Vacancy Rate
26.2%
Median Home Value
$128,400
Median Gross Rent
$879
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.6%
$50–100k
28.5%
$100–200k
13.9%
$200–300k
16.8%
$300–500k
6.2%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.9%
$500–1k
53.7%
$1–1.5k
33.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3+
35.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
6.5%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
25.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.6%
1940–1969
9.5%
1970–1999
16.2%
2000–2009
11.9%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.6%
Graduate Degree
3.9%
Some College / Associate
16.6%
Less Than High School
6.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
32.6%
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
Work from Home
4.0%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
19.4%
Private For-Profit
78.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.5%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Agriculture
9.1%
Retail
8.6%
Public Admin
6.3%
Finance
5.8%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation
5.8%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Wholesale
2.6%
Arts/Entmt.
1.4%
Occupation
Management
33.4%
Sales
23.1%
Production
21.5%
Food Prep
16.4%
Construction
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.5 min
Drove Alone
82.5%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
434
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.7%
5–9
1.7%
10–14
1.1%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
16.6%
35–44
21.4%
45–54
18.3%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
8.0%
75–84
8.3%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 8.9%
Working age (18–64): 91.1%
65 and over: 13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
18.2%
Naturalized Citizen
5.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
9.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.9%
Asia
4.9%
Europe
2.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
21.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.9%
Uninsured
10.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.8%
Has a Computer
90.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.1%
Moved from Abroad
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023