27823 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 27823 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27823 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27823 is 3.5%.
| Population | 6,786 |
| Population Growth Rate | -19.14% |
| Population Density | 36 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,729 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,004 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $442,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 78.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 92.84% |
27823 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 854 | 12.96% |
| Black | 5,144 | 78.08% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 283 | 4.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 15 | 0.23% |
27823 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5 | 0.86% |
| Black | 545 | 93.64% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 1.37% |
27823 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 304 | 8.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 296 | 7.89% |
| High School Diploma | 1,644 | 43.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 92 | 2.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 328 | 8.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 812 | 21.65% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 5.68% |
| Masters Degree | 55 | 1.47% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
