27516 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 27516 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27516 is White. The current unemployment level in 27516 is 3.2%.
| Population | 44,697 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.54% |
| Population Density | 473 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,420 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,714 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $479,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.66% |
27516 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32,853 | 74.68% |
| Black | 3,846 | 8.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,881 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 4,298 | 9.77% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0% |
27516 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,271 | 57.36% |
| Black | 852 | 11.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,505 | 20.21% |
| Asian | 801 | 10.76% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
27516 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 567 | 2.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,396 | 31.49% |
| High School Diploma | 2,145 | 10.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 150 | 0.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 374 | 1.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,945 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 964 | 4.75% |
| Masters Degree | 3,986 | 19.63% |
| Professional Degree | 1,538 | 7.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,243 | 11.04% |