27520 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 27520 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27520 is White. The current unemployment level in 27520 is 3.7%.
| Population | 46,059 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.59% |
| Population Density | 640 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,852 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $76,104 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $61,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.43% |
27520 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,812 | 64.96% |
| Black | 10,143 | 21.38% |
| Hispanic | 5,895 | 12.43% |
| Asian | 442 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 120 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.04% |
27520 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,081 | 53.52% |
| Black | 1,582 | 20.75% |
| Hispanic | 1,853 | 24.3% |
| Asian | 77 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.16% |
27520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,663 | 7.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,321 | 19.9% |
| High School Diploma | 5,206 | 23.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 93 | 0.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,136 | 5.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,673 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 3,116 | 14.35% |
| Masters Degree | 1,210 | 5.57% |
| Professional Degree | 180 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 121 | 0.56% |