27592 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27592, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27592 is a zip code in Harnett County, Johnston County, and Wake County, North Carolina, which covers Black River, Pleasant Grove, Middle Creek, and Panther Branch, with a total population of 18,321 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 27592 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27592.

The estimated population of people living in 27592 is 18,321, with a median age of 38.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27592 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,321
+0.68%
+13.19%
2020
18,198
+13.94%
-
2019
15,972
+2.46%
-
2018
15,588
 -3.69% -
2017
16,186
 - -

Population of 27592 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27592 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
77.7%
74.7%
 +4.02%
Black/African American
7.5%
9%
 -16.67%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
10.9%
13.3%
 -18.05%
Asian
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.4%
 +16.67%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27592 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 27592 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27592 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27592 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38 +1.88% 37.5 +2.74% 38.7 +0.78%
2020 37.3 -3.12% 36.5 -5.68% 38.4 -0.26%
2019 38.5 -1.03% 38.7 0% 38.5 -1.03%
2018 38.9 +7.46% 38.7 +9.32% 38.9 +4.85%
2017 36.2 - 35.4 - 37.1 -

The median age of the 27592 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 27592 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 1,360 1.04% 797 +80.15% 1,212 1,412
10 to 19 1,338 +11.52% 1,303 +20.6% 1,475 1,591
20 to 29 646 +68.57% 1,039 -38.73% 1,115 676
30 to 39 1,324 -31.75% 1,372 -4.6% 933 1,307
40 to 49 1,127 +11.7% 1,369 +7.64% 1,204 1,425
50 to 59 1,006 +15.46% 929 +11.44% 1,152 1,007
60 to 69 773 +45.88% 915 +83.44% 1,174 1,638
70+ 425 +10.06% 463 +16.02% 462 538

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27592 zip code is $78,635.00.

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 27592.

  • Under 25
    $30,275.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,758.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,716.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,199.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27592 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 27592, 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 27592 is currently $94,846.00.

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.

8.76% of households in 27592 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 27592 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27592 is $31,967.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27592 by the total population of 27592.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27592 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27592 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
    13.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27592 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27592 zip over the age of 16 is 13,897.

Of those people, a total of 68.10% 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 27592 is 63.40%.

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 27592 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,266 37.00% 29.00%
20 to 24 years 1,073 79.20% 5.40%
25 to 29 years 718 93.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 977 85.10% 1.00%
35 to 44 years 2,535 82.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,461 85.20% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 1,055 84.70% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 2,103 58.30% 25.00%
65 to 74 years 1,265 26.20% 6.30%
75 years and over 444 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27592. 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 11,879 69.90% 7.10%
Black or African American 1,287 51.90% 6.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 148 23.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 164 65.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 377 82.20% 5.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,342 68.60% 10.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,904 70.30% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27592 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 27592 is 8,804, with median earnings of $43,669.00.

Women in 27592 are earning approximately 70.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,804 $43,669.00
Male 4,727 $48,624.00
Female 4,077 $34,375.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27592 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 934 $50,491.00
Business and Financial 198 $39,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 292 $63,352.00
Architecture and Engineering 198 $98,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $74,702.00
Community and Social Service 56 $63,667.00
Legal 43 $115,509.00
Educational and Library 640 $47,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $42,730.00
Healthcare Practitioners 511 $50,801.00
Healthcare Support 365 $20,897.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $45,658.00
Law Enforcement 70 $48,929.00
Food Preparation and Serving 710 $27,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 182 $32,935.00
Personal Care and Service 87 $8,558.00
Sales 795 $58,953.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,265 $50,321.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,010 $41,389.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 314 $70,307.00
Production 372 $33,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 292 $41,042.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27592 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 27592.

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 703 $51,250.00 231 $47,266.00
Business and Financial 55 $81,771.00 143 $29,632.00
Computer and Mathematical 278 $62,955.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 185 $99,150.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 74 $74,048.00
Community and Social Service 35 $0.00 21 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 43 $115,509.00
Educational and Library 199 $66,375.00 441 $32,109.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $60,096.00 428 $50,769.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 365 $20,897.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $45,658.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $49,286.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 194 $8,769.00 516 $28,059.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $40,172.00 45 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 87 $8,558.00
Sales 518 $153,711.00 277 $32,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 116 $61,500.00 1,149 $50,107.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 985 $41,185.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 314 $70,307.00 0 $0.00
Production 316 $36,579.00 56 $20,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 189 $45,642.00 103 $4,156.00

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 6,017 households in 27592, with an average household size of 3.04 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 4,922 families living in the 27592 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 27592:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,224 258 440 1,095
Average Household Size 3.42 3.89 3.54 1.17
Total Families 4,224 258 440 0
Average Household Size 3.41 3.54 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 4,922 families living in 27592, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27592:

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 6,304 housing units in 27592.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,017 95.45%
Vacant 287 4.55%

11.17% of the total 6,304 housing units in 27592 are rental units. This is approximately 704 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,181 are occupied by the owner - or 82.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27592 is $835.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27592 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
    132
  • Less than $500
    80
  • $500 to $999
    367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    225
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    32
  • $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 27592 is $253,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27592 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    268
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    176
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    620
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    771
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,701
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,138
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    452
  • $1,000,000 or more
    55

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27592. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27592 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    114
  • 1940 to 1949
    53
  • 1950 to 1959
    145
  • 1960 to 1969
    154
  • 1970 to 1979
    211
  • 1980 to 1989
    675
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,738
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,078
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,136
  • 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 27592 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    59
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,133
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,779
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,046

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27592 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27592 that commute to work in a particular way.

36 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27592.

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
    90
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    130
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    457
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    696
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    656
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    252
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,294
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    426
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    533
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,599
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    834
  • 90 or more minutes
    136

Summary

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