27504 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27504, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27504 is a zip code in Harnett County and Johnston County, North Carolina, which covers Averasboro, Grove, Banner, Bentonville, Elevation, Meadow, and Pleasant Grove, with a total population of 14,683 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 27504 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27504.

The estimated population of people living in 27504 is 14,683, with a median age of 42.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27504 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,683
 -0.35% -4.87%
2020
14,734
 -5.51% -
2019
15,593
+2.71%
-
2018
15,182
 -1.64% -
2017
15,435
 - -

Population of 27504 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27504 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
70.8%
78.2%
 -9.46%
Black/African American
15.4%
4.5%
 +242.22%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
11.4%
16%
 -28.75%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.6%
 +283.33%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27504 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 27504 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27504 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27504 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.3 -5.16% 38.5 -4.94% 47.5 -3.06%
2020 44.6 +7.47% 40.5 +6.02% 49 +9.62%
2019 41.5 +2.47% 38.2 +5.82% 44.7 +1.13%
2018 40.5 +3.05% 36.1 -3.22% 44.2 +7.8%
2017 39.3 - 37.3 - 41 -

The median age of the 27504 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 27504 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 1,051 -21.03% 1,061 -14.05% 835 872
10 to 19 1,042 -22.81% 920 -26.32% 814 648
20 to 29 970 +24.71% 752 +44.63% 1,150 1,136
30 to 39 1,124 -31.26% 934 -13.05% 802 802
40 to 49 1,242 -11.35% 972 -5.13% 1,102 907
50 to 59 957 4.73% 1,384 -48.79% 923 816
60 to 69 741 -3.71% 848 +48.75% 666 1,317
70+ 647 +4.02% 790 +50.24% 666 1,227

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27504 zip code is $53,779.00.

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 27504.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,224.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,797.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,556.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27504 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 27504, 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 27504 is currently $66,416.00.

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.

2.57% of households in 27504 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 27504 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27504 is $28,742.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27504 by the total population of 27504.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27504 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27504 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
    4.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27504 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27504 zip over the age of 16 is 11,980.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% 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 27504 is 63.30%.

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 27504 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 466 32.20% 5.30%
20 to 24 years 850 87.90% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 1,436 93.50% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 895 93.10% 0.10%
35 to 44 years 1,336 80.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,181 80.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 940 71.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 908 70.30% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 2,180 20.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 788 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27504. 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 8,921 64.40% 1.10%
Black or African American 1,954 55.30% 0.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 617 79.70% 6.90%
Two or more races 467 78.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,050 82.30% 7.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,751 64.10% 0.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27504 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 27504 is 7,583, with median earnings of $35,563.00.

Women in 27504 are earning approximately 90.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,583 $35,563.00
Male 3,884 $37,547.00
Female 3,699 $33,925.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27504 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 487 $62,654.00
Business and Financial 272 $42,101.00
Computer and Mathematical 177 $69,611.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 275 $41,175.00
Legal 36 $7,368.00
Educational and Library 430 $43,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $14,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 871 $44,303.00
Healthcare Support 263 $19,155.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 336 $21,639.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 213 $13,236.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $17,388.00
Sales 661 $28,539.00
Office and Administrative Support 568 $33,657.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 97 $22,880.00
Construction and Extraction 534 $20,323.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 571 $62,716.00
Production 719 $36,069.00
Transportation and Material Moving 343 $34,436.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27504 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 27504.

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 289 $69,010.00 198 $43,148.00
Business and Financial 46 $0.00 226 $41,618.00
Computer and Mathematical 144 $69,932.00 33 $60,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 88 $0.00 187 $40,840.00
Legal 26 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $0.00 344 $35,152.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $0.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $0.00 825 $44,460.00
Healthcare Support 88 $0.00 175 $17,601.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $21,250.00 200 $21,682.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $12,583.00 158 $13,367.00
Personal Care and Service 96 $16,014.00 77 $23,934.00
Sales 357 $36,016.00 304 $24,926.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $49,643.00 524 $33,209.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $15,577.00 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 534 $20,323.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 548 $58,750.00 23 $0.00
Production 546 $36,377.00 173 $34,705.00
Transportation and Material Moving 319 $34,644.00 24 $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 5,867 households in 27504, with an average household size of 2.47 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 4,062 families living in the 27504 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 27504:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,811 358 893 1,805
Average Household Size 3 2.68 3.27 1.19
Total Families 2,811 358 893 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.32 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 4,062 families living in 27504, 12.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27504:

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 6,603 housing units in 27504.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,867 88.85%
Vacant 736 11.15%

21.13% of the total 6,603 housing units in 27504 are rental units. This is approximately 1,395 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,305 are occupied by the owner - or 65.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27504 is $783.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27504 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
    167
  • Less than $500
    387
  • $500 to $999
    699
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    223
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    86
  • $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 27504 is $156,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27504 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    479
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    554
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,018
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    781
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,059
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    369
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    30
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27504. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27504 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    753
  • 1940 to 1949
    224
  • 1950 to 1959
    447
  • 1960 to 1969
    357
  • 1970 to 1979
    910
  • 1980 to 1989
    940
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,229
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,120
  • 2010 to 2013
    594
  • 2014 or later
    29

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 27504 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    329
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,797
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,940
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,801

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27504 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27504 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27504.

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
    223
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    565
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    559
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    645
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    997
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    354
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    970
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    277
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    498
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    907
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    521
  • 90 or more minutes
    250

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 27504 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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