27577 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27577, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27577 is a zip code in Johnston County, North Carolina, which covers Bentonville, Boon Hill, Clayton, Cleveland, Elevation, Ingrams, Pine Level, Selma, Smithfield, and Wilson Mills, with a total population of 25,950 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 27577 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27577.

The estimated population of people living in 27577 is 25,950, with a median age of 40.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27577 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,950
 -1.53% +6.57%
2020
26,352
 -1.95% -
2019
26,875
+6.1%
-
2018
25,330
+4.02%
-
2017
24,351
 - -

Population of 27577 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27577 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
58.5%
57.5%
 +1.74%
Black/African American
18.1%
21.8%
 -16.97%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
18.4%
17%
 +8.24%
Asian
1%
1.6%
 -37.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
1.8%
 +111.11%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27577 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 27577 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27577 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27577 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.9 -0.49% 40.4 0% 42.3 -0.7%
2020 41.1 +1.23% 40.4 +4.12% 42.6 +1.91%
2019 40.6 -1.93% 38.8 -2.27% 41.8 -2.79%
2018 41.4 -1.9% 39.7 -1.73% 43 -2.71%
2017 42.2 - 40.4 - 44.2 -

The median age of the 27577 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 27577 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 1,236 +24.42% 1,335 +4.54% 1,557 1,373
10 to 19 1,581 +18.54% 1,499 +23.17% 1,887 1,851
20 to 29 1,640 -3.61% 1,575 -13.91% 1,515 1,328
30 to 39 1,504 1.99% 1,292 +15.59% 1,464 1,493
40 to 49 1,684 +19.92% 1,610 +21.12% 2,027 1,962
50 to 59 1,844 +16.06% 1,635 +3.34% 2,155 1,674
60 to 69 1,206 +31.99% 1,680 -3.98% 1,615 1,605
70+ 1,325 -28.73% 1,705 -14.19% 969 1,475

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27577 zip code is $51,674.00.

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 27577.

  • Under 25
    $31,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,963.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,287.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,128.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27577 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 27577, 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 27577 is currently $66,179.00.

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.

2.96% of households in 27577 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 27577 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27577 is $24,851.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27577 by the total population of 27577.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27577 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27577 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
    10.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27577 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27577 zip over the age of 16 is 20,681.

Of those people, a total of 56.00% 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 27577 is 51.20%.

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 27577 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,399 38.70% 47.80%
20 to 24 years 1,448 80.70% 17.70%
25 to 29 years 1,395 75.60% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 1,194 74.20% 8.20%
35 to 44 years 3,799 70.10% 10.10%
45 to 54 years 4,088 70.90% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,694 56.70% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 1,861 39.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,293 23.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,510 8.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27577. 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 14,426 58.30% 6.50%
Black or African American 3,726 46.50% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 76 67.10% 47.10%
Asian 214 60.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,142 54.50% 13.00%
Two or more races 1,097 57.70% 30.60%
Hispanic or Latino 3,178 57.60% 7.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,922 57.80% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27577 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 27577 is 10,587, with median earnings of $35,497.00.

Women in 27577 are earning approximately 78.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,587 $35,497.00
Male 6,016 $37,748.00
Female 4,571 $29,546.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27577 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 1,053 $58,906.00
Business and Financial 400 $42,988.00
Computer and Mathematical 195 $65,461.00
Architecture and Engineering 240 $60,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $70,966.00
Community and Social Service 191 $51,146.00
Legal 61 $39,122.00
Educational and Library 670 $32,414.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $22,180.00
Healthcare Practitioners 693 $47,250.00
Healthcare Support 343 $37,153.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $36,528.00
Law Enforcement 50 $39,655.00
Food Preparation and Serving 618 $15,324.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 383 $30,990.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $11,846.00
Sales 1,090 $29,722.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,225 $31,356.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 116 $22,302.00
Construction and Extraction 1,031 $31,821.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 434 $38,654.00
Production 702 $36,176.00
Transportation and Material Moving 267 $38,724.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27577 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 27577.

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 775 $62,216.00 278 $54,073.00
Business and Financial 159 $88,920.00 241 $40,984.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $64,417.00 36 $71,094.00
Architecture and Engineering 240 $60,938.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $57,298.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 98 $27,500.00 93 $54,125.00
Legal 0 $0.00 61 $39,122.00
Educational and Library 230 $41,974.00 440 $31,121.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $58,077.00 43 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $34,137.00 504 $49,120.00
Healthcare Support 33 $45,329.00 310 $36,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 48 $0.00
Law Enforcement 50 $39,655.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 310 $12,198.00 308 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 230 $54,500.00 153 $16,680.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 122 $11,846.00
Sales 682 $33,482.00 408 $12,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 235 $30,052.00 990 $35,200.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 92 $0.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,031 $31,821.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 401 $39,712.00 33 $0.00
Production 338 $51,658.00 364 $23,636.00
Transportation and Material Moving 257 $38,855.00 10 $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 9,333 households in 27577, with an average household size of 2.67 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 6,199 families living in the 27577 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 27577:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,518 379 1,302 3,134
Average Household Size 3.26 4.81 3.55 1.19
Total Families 4,518 379 1,302 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.33 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 6,199 families living in 27577, 13.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27577:

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 10,359 housing units in 27577.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,333 90.10%
Vacant 1,026 9.90%

27.77% of the total 10,359 housing units in 27577 are rental units. This is approximately 2,877 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,241 are occupied by the owner - or 60.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27577 is $748.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27577 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
    215
  • Less than $500
    998
  • $500 to $999
    1,339
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    456
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    42
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    42
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27577 is $174,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27577 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    307
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    773
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,115
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,680
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,799
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    518
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    49
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27577. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27577 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    658
  • 1940 to 1949
    600
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,116
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,065
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,731
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,152
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,389
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,608
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,040
  • 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 27577 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    818
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,036
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,915
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,564

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27577 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27577 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27577.

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
    207
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,170
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,564
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,649
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,303
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    518
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    834
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    314
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    448
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,182
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    462
  • 90 or more minutes
    318

Summary

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