27612 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 27612 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27612 is White. The current unemployment level in 27612 is 3.5%.
| Population | 39,546 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.99% |
| Population Density | 2,408 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,153 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,883 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $472,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.30% |
27612 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,200 | 74.95% |
| Black | 5,346 | 13.72% |
| Hispanic | 2,366 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 1,892 | 4.86% |
| Native American | 154 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27612 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 744 | 52.14% |
| Black | 337 | 23.62% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 19.27% |
| Asian | 64 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27612 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,134 | 4.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,856 | 40.91% |
| High School Diploma | 2,401 | 9.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 135 | 0.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 291 | 1.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,293 | 13.67% |
| Associates Degree | 2,001 | 8.31% |
| Masters Degree | 3,215 | 13.35% |
| Professional Degree | 1,015 | 4.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 749 | 3.11% |