27401 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27401, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27401 is a zip code in Guilford County, North Carolina, which covers Gilmer, Jefferson, and Morehead, with a total population of 21,947 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 27401 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27401.

The estimated population of people living in 27401 is 21,947, with a median age of 30.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27401 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,947
 -6.68% +1.37%
2020
23,519
+0.56%
-
2019
23,388
+5.8%
-
2018
22,105
+2.1%
-
2017
21,650
 - -

Population of 27401 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27401 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
24.2%
23.5%
 +2.98%
Black/African American
65.1%
68.4%
 -4.82%
Native
0.9%
0.3%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
7%
4.2%
 +66.67%
Asian
0.7%
1.5%
 -53.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.7%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27401 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 27401 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27401 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27401 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30 +8.7% 32.7 +7.21% 27.6 +8.24%
2020 27.6 0% 30.5 +4.1% 25.5 -1.54%
2019 27.6 -3.16% 29.3 -4.25% 25.9 -0.38%
2018 28.5 +1.06% 30.6 +6.62% 26 -5.45%
2017 28.2 - 28.7 - 27.5 -

The median age of the 27401 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 27401 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 9 963 -25.43% 834 +5.91% 724 858
10 to 19 1,857 -7.36% 2,725 1.24% 1,714 2,686
20 to 29 2,392 -16.16% 2,598 +16.18% 1,974 3,021
30 to 39 1,233 +13.96% 1,111 +35.86% 1,407 1,542
40 to 49 935 -7.45% 979 -15.73% 858 829
50 to 59 1,050 +17.96% 1,385 -16.86% 1,236 1,158
60 to 69 887 +8.18% 1,118 +14.33% 956 1,242
70+ 672 +7.97% 911 +13.11% 726 1,016

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27401 zip code is $40,149.00.

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 27401.

  • Under 25
    $18,778.00
  • 25 to 44
    $40,755.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,647.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27401 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 27401, 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 27401 is currently $61,948.00.

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.

3.75% of households in 27401 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 27401 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27401 is $23,730.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27401 by the total population of 27401.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27401 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27401 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
    12.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27401 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27401 zip over the age of 16 is 19,353.

Of those people, a total of 54.70% 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 27401 is 49.20%.

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 27401 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,388 33.70% 32.30%
20 to 24 years 3,396 57.00% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 1,599 76.10% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 1,773 68.50% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 1,789 73.80% 16.00%
45 to 54 years 1,975 78.40% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,493 60.30% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,202 55.80% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,620 33.80% 1.10%
75 years and over 1,118 7.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27401. 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 5,515 63.70% 4.30%
Black or African American 12,785 50.90% 12.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 175 25.10% 0.00%
Asian 110 31.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 350 68.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 418 59.30% 14.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,015 63.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,000 63.10% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27401 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 27401 is 9,523, with median earnings of $23,743.00.

Women in 27401 are earning approximately 66.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,523 $23,743.00
Male 4,079 $29,441.00
Female 5,444 $19,643.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27401 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 643 $52,465.00
Business and Financial 364 $49,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 210 $60,658.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $80,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $24,323.00
Community and Social Service 227 $38,324.00
Legal 81 $59,609.00
Educational and Library 779 $26,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 189 $26,411.00
Healthcare Practitioners 381 $42,750.00
Healthcare Support 136 $20,122.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $3,583.00
Law Enforcement 51 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,177 $13,725.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 461 $13,839.00
Personal Care and Service 399 $10,981.00
Sales 1,028 $10,217.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,496 $33,351.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 246 $28,315.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $36,136.00
Production 725 $27,554.00
Transportation and Material Moving 343 $26,629.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27401 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 27401.

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 304 $89,643.00 339 $31,199.00
Business and Financial 103 $43,558.00 261 $50,324.00
Computer and Mathematical 143 $61,908.00 67 $53,173.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $80,536.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 61 $23,802.00
Community and Social Service 87 $27,393.00 140 $46,250.00
Legal 62 $59,844.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 196 $52,037.00 583 $25,849.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $38,750.00 107 $26,411.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $112,750.00 329 $38,542.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 110 $20,305.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $4,531.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 642 $15,997.00 535 $11,104.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 258 $11,090.00 203 $18,242.00
Personal Care and Service 87 $21,326.00 312 $10,093.00
Sales 172 $31,371.00 856 $6,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 586 $35,899.00 910 $32,317.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 246 $28,315.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 7 $0.00 11 $0.00
Production 371 $43,427.00 354 $21,300.00
Transportation and Material Moving 233 $22,114.00 110 $27,188.00

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 7,590 households in 27401, with an average household size of 2.19 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 3,437 families living in the 27401 zip code with an average family size of 3.12 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 27401:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,891 261 1,285 4,153
Average Household Size 3.22 2.77 3.19 1.37
Total Families 1,891 261 1,285 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.66 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 3,437 families living in 27401, 17.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27401:

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 9,383 housing units in 27401.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,590 80.89%
Vacant 1,793 19.11%

51.47% of the total 9,383 housing units in 27401 are rental units. This is approximately 4,829 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,585 are occupied by the owner - or 27.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27401 is $776.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27401 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
    176
  • Less than $500
    580
  • $500 to $999
    2,990
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    973
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    245
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    28
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    13
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27401 is $112,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27401 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    906
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    703
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    220
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    272
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    233
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    104
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27401. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27401 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,534
  • 1940 to 1949
    419
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,288
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,401
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,422
  • 1980 to 1989
    742
  • 1990 to 1999
    755
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,294
  • 2010 to 2013
    528
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 27401 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,399
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,275
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,195
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    721

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27401 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27401 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27401.

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
    180
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,350
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,596
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,364
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,040
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    515
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,498
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    238
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    27
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    243
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    431
  • 90 or more minutes
    147

Summary

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