27540 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 27540 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27540 is White. The current unemployment level in 27540 is 3.5%.
| Population | 44,843 |
| Population Growth Rate | 19.48% |
| Population Density | 1,040 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,455 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $112,073 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $387,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.29% |
27540 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34,126 | 79.23% |
| Black | 4,310 | 10.01% |
| Hispanic | 2,627 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1,795 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 212 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0% |
27540 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,977 | 73.81% |
| Black | 1,009 | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,075 | 11.37% |
| Asian | 360 | 3.81% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
27540 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,038 | 6.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,289 | 36.39% |
| High School Diploma | 2,270 | 13.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 283 | 1.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 225 | 1.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,251 | 13.03% |
| Associates Degree | 2,031 | 11.75% |
| Masters Degree | 2,264 | 13.1% |
| Professional Degree | 269 | 1.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 361 | 2.09% |