27518 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 27518 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27518 is White. The current unemployment level in 27518 is 3.5%.
| Population | 19,102 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.06% |
| Population Density | 1,952 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,659 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 21% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $107,509 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $570,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.11% |
27518 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,528 | 80.46% |
| Black | 1,213 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,858 | 9.63% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27518 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 456 | 52.05% |
| Black | 181 | 20.66% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 22.6% |
| Asian | 36 | 4.11% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.23% |
27518 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 336 | 2.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,446 | 40.99% |
| High School Diploma | 991 | 7.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 40 | 0.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 123 | 0.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,264 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,142 | 8.6% |
| Masters Degree | 2,743 | 20.65% |
| Professional Degree | 548 | 4.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 653 | 4.91% |
