27712 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 27712 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27712 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27712 is 3.5%.
| Population | 23,150 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.83% |
| Population Density | 730 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,629 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,320 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $409,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 37.16% |
27712 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,684 | 71.4% |
| Black | 4,713 | 21.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,056 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 513 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27712 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,325 | 26.07% |
| Black | 1,967 | 38.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,659 | 32.64% |
| Asian | 117 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.14% |
27712 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 823 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,980 | 29.84% |
| High School Diploma | 2,401 | 18% |
| No High School Diploma | 218 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 317 | 2.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,905 | 14.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,060 | 7.95% |
| Masters Degree | 1,852 | 13.89% |
| Professional Degree | 487 | 3.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 294 | 2.2% |