27617 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 27617 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27617 is White. The current unemployment level in 27617 is 3.5%.
| Population | 19,202 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.97% |
| Population Density | 2,473 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,617 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $96,081 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $460,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.61% |
27617 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,545 | 68.83% |
| Black | 3,452 | 17.54% |
| Hispanic | 938 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 1,728 | 8.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.09% |
27617 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 836 | 51.7% |
| Black | 472 | 29.19% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 13.23% |
| Asian | 87 | 5.38% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
27617 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 537 | 5.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,848 | 38.23% |
| High School Diploma | 1,031 | 10.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 0.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 49 | 0.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,104 | 10.97% |
| Associates Degree | 758 | 7.53% |
| Masters Degree | 2,022 | 20.09% |
| Professional Degree | 445 | 4.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 247 | 2.45% |
