27970 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 27970 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27970 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27970 is 3.6%.
Population | 2,799 |
Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 1,431 |
Median Household Income (2021) | $25,926 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $345,700 |
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 3.6% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.41% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 78.55% |
27970 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 1,016 | 34.6% |
Black | 1,568 | 53.41% |
Hispanic | 306 | 10.42% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American | 46 | 1.57% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27970 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 38 | 10.73% |
Black | 282 | 79.66% |
Hispanic | 32 | 9.04% |
Asian | 2 | 0.56% |
Native American | 0 | 0% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27970 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 158 | 8.53% |
Bachelor Degree | 207 | 11.17% |
High School Diploma | 675 | 36.43% |
No High School Diploma | 8 | 0.43% |
GED or Alternate | 140 | 7.56% |
1 or More Years of College | 334 | 18.02% |
Associates Degree | 230 | 12.41% |
Masters Degree | 86 | 4.64% |
Professional Degree | 13 | 0.7% |
Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.11% |