27874 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 27874 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27874 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27874 is 3.5%.
| Population | 3,168 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.13% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,852 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,513 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $658,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 86.78% |
27874 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,062 | 26.98% |
| Black | 2,861 | 72.69% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27874 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 2.31% |
| Black | 151 | 87.28% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27874 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 110 | 4.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 184 | 8.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,116 | 48.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 36 | 1.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 191 | 8.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 408 | 17.82% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 8.78% |
| Masters Degree | 30 | 1.31% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.26% |