27527 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 27527 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27527 is White. The current unemployment level in 27527 is 3.5%.
| Population | 34,321 |
| Population Growth Rate | 35.64% |
| Population Density | 711 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,749 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $93,460 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $359,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.27% |
27527 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,539 | 76.38% |
| Black | 3,722 | 12.08% |
| Hispanic | 3,149 | 10.22% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 56 | 0.18% |
27527 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,575 | 62.47% |
| Black | 747 | 18.12% |
| Hispanic | 731 | 17.73% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
27527 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 855 | 8.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,837 | 28.16% |
| High School Diploma | 2,604 | 25.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 80 | 0.79% |
| GED or Alternate | 429 | 4.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,288 | 12.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,257 | 12.48% |
| Masters Degree | 550 | 5.46% |
| Professional Degree | 124 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 51 | 0.51% |
