27607 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 27607 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27607 is White. The current unemployment level in 27607 is 3.5%.
| Population | 26,026 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.67% |
| Population Density | 1,895 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,086 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $76,486 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $676,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.45% |
27607 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,407 | 79.05% |
| Black | 3,138 | 11.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,398 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 1,057 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 65 | 0.24% |
27607 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,164 | 58.88% |
| Black | 400 | 20.23% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 12.44% |
| Asian | 163 | 8.24% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27607 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 352 | 3.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,907 | 34.06% |
| High School Diploma | 1,443 | 12.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 125 | 1.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 84 | 0.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,602 | 13.97% |
| Associates Degree | 610 | 5.32% |
| Masters Degree | 1,960 | 17.09% |
| Professional Degree | 565 | 4.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 822 | 7.17% |