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Population and households in ZIP 27557
Household size in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 27557 holds 2.90 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, even as the national average fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in ZIP 27557 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 27557, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 7.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 27557 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27557
Renters in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27557 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 27557 than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27557 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across North Carolina.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $706 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $766 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $841 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$135 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27557 pays $841 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $135 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27557
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27557: 18.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 27557 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 27557 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27557
| Period | ZIP 27557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27557 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27557 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27557 | 2.90 | 39.1 | 7.1% | 22.3% | 11.2% | 1990 | $841 | 18.1% | 82.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 27807 | 2.87 | 39.2 | 10.0% | 18.5% | 11.1% | 1988 | $912 | 17.0% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 27880 | 2.53 | 35.5 | 8.3% | 16.3% | 7.3% | 1995 | $977 | 22.8% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27597 | 2.94 | 39.0 | 11.1% | 21.3% | 7.0% | 2001 | $1,361 | 27.8% | 88.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 27591 | 2.75 | 39.2 | 8.9% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 2001 | $1,302 | 30.2% | 89.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27542 | 2.57 | 43.0 | 6.5% | 26.8% | 10.4% | 1986 | $812 | 22.1% | 85.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 27527 | 2.89 | 35.7 | 11.3% | 19.5% | 4.3% | 2010 | $1,871 | 47.2% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27851 | 2.71 | 39.2 | 10.8% | 31.6% | 10.1% | 1987 | $840 | 16.4% | 79.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27896 | 2.29 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 28.4% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,086 | 35.8% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 27545 | 2.80 | 35.0 | 15.7% | 28.2% | 5.1% | 2004 | $1,712 | 40.4% | 89.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 27893 | 2.40 | 39.4 | 18.0% | 55.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $960 | 14.8% | 79.3% | 8.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27557. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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