27408 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 27408 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27408 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27408 is 3.5%.
| Population | 16,399 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.36% |
| Population Density | 2,091 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,999 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,271 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $870,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 41.03% |
27408 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,304 | 84.57% |
| Black | 1,517 | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 667 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 425 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27408 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,860 | 39.97% |
| Black | 2,013 | 43.26% |
| Hispanic | 538 | 11.56% |
| Asian | 225 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.17% |
27408 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 521 | 4.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,633 | 36.15% |
| High School Diploma | 1,704 | 13.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 169 | 1.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 110 | 0.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,036 | 15.89% |
| Associates Degree | 846 | 6.6% |
| Masters Degree | 1,875 | 14.63% |
| Professional Degree | 597 | 4.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 326 | 2.54% |
