27006 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27006 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27006 is White. The current unemployment level in 27006 is 3.5%.
| Population | 15,825 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.73% |
| Population Density | 249 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,627 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,985 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $478,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.8% |
27006 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,423 | 92.86% |
| Black | 351 | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 391 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27006 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 750 | 87.31% |
| Black | 31 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 8.03% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27006 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 562 | 5.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,666 | 28.01% |
| High School Diploma | 2,261 | 23.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 108 | 1.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 276 | 2.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,129 | 11.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,098 | 11.53% |
| Masters Degree | 961 | 10.1% |
| Professional Degree | 304 | 3.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 154 | 1.62% |
