27018 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27018, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27018 is a zip code in Yadkin County, North Carolina, which covers East Bend, Forbush, North Fall Creek, and South Fall Creek, with a total population of 7,825 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 27018 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27018.

The estimated population of people living in 27018 is 7,825, with a median age of 46.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27018 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,825
 -6.14% +3.33%
2020
8,337
+1.62%
-
2019
8,204
+6.35%
-
2018
7,714
+1.86%
-
2017
7,573
 - -

Population of 27018 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27018 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.5%
85.2%
 +9.74%
Black/African American
0.6%
3.1%
 -80.65%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
11.7%
 -63.25%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27018 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 27018 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27018 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27018 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.8 +1.96% 46.4 +0.65% 46.9 +2.4%
2020 45.9 +2.68% 46.1 +0.66% 45.8 +3.39%
2019 44.7 -3.87% 45.8 +5.05% 44.3 -6.54%
2018 46.5 -0.43% 43.6 +0.69% 47.4 -1.86%
2017 46.7 - 43.3 - 48.3 -

The median age of the 27018 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 27018 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 358 +42.08% 312 +55.99% 523 421
10 to 19 604 -26.18% 397 -0.91% 435 388
20 to 29 351 +22.2% 464 +13.75% 425 483
30 to 39 356 -23.17% 208 +92.93% 261 427
40 to 49 545 -6.06% 601 -24.64% 498 456
50 to 59 493 +44.85% 663 +26.87% 739 851
60 to 69 751 -28.01% 641 -26.14% 560 488
70+ 334 +18.43% 495 -2.32% 397 473

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27018 zip code is $56,359.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 27018.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,958.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,135.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27018 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 27018, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 27018 is currently $78,060.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.65% of households in 27018 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 27018 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27018 is $30,076.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27018 by the total population of 27018.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27018 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27018 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27018 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27018 zip over the age of 16 is 6,283.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 27018 is 56.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 27018 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 225 43.60% 31.60%
20 to 24 years 548 68.40% 2.10%
25 to 29 years 360 67.20% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 345 68.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 755 85.70% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 1,255 87.70% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 877 76.60% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 530 23.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 735 19.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 653 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27018. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,013 57.90% 3.70%
Black or African American 46 30.40% 7.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 127 89.80% 7.00%
Two or more races 97 68.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 213 93.90% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,947 57.50% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27018 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 27018 is 3,540, with median earnings of $35,106.00.

Women in 27018 are earning approximately 75.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,540 $35,106.00
Male 1,862 $40,385.00
Female 1,678 $30,395.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27018 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 514 $72,917.00
Business and Financial 100 $46,538.00
Computer and Mathematical 101 $83,896.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $36,813.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $34,167.00
Legal 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 94 $45,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 274 $18,243.00
Healthcare Support 95 $24,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $53,583.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 142 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $27,946.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00
Sales 252 $30,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 537 $47,981.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $48,674.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $26,159.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 228 $42,935.00
Production 282 $23,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $54,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27018 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 27018.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 341 $126,382.00 173 $66,050.00
Business and Financial 30 $52,955.00 70 $41,406.00
Computer and Mathematical 101 $83,896.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $37,000.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $34,167.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $45,833.00 84 $45,662.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 272 $18,176.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 95 $24,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $53,583.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $11,731.00 96 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $12,212.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Sales 87 $56,964.00 165 $23,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $31,736.00 450 $49,936.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $26,159.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 220 $43,370.00 8 $0.00
Production 237 $27,981.00 45 $7,344.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $54,000.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,018 households in 27018, with an average household size of 2.59 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,298 families living in the 27018 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 27018:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,929 110 259 720
Average Household Size 2.96 3.46 3.43 1.16
Total Families 1,929 110 259 0
Average Household Size 2.95 3.21 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 2,298 families living in 27018, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27018:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,516 housing units in 27018.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,018 85.84%
Vacant 498 14.16%

13.25% of the total 3,516 housing units in 27018 are rental units. This is approximately 466 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,511 are occupied by the owner - or 71.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27018 is $695.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27018 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    41
  • Less than $500
    92
  • $500 to $999
    337
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    37
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27018 is $183,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27018 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    263
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    260
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    331
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    530
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    426
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    624
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    76
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27018. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27018 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    313
  • 1940 to 1949
    218
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    281
  • 1970 to 1979
    482
  • 1980 to 1989
    527
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,049
  • 2000 to 2009
    408
  • 2010 to 2013
    106
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 27018 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    44
  • 1 vehicle available
    511
  • 2 vehicles available
    993
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,470

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27018 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27018 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27018.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    247
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    256
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    293
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    220
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    465
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    348
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    463
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    224
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    183
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    358
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    130

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 27018 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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