27596 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27596, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27596 is a zip code in Franklin County, Granville County, and Wake County, North Carolina, which covers Franklinton, Harris, Youngsville, Brassfield, Little River, and Wake Forest, with a total population of 18,685 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 27596 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27596.

The estimated population of people living in 27596 is 18,685, with a median age of 41.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27596 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,685
 -2.25% -0.56%
2020
19,116
+5.95%
-
2019
18,043
 -1.72% -
2018
18,359
 -2.3% -
2017
18,791
 - -

Population of 27596 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27596 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
72.8%
76.6%
 -4.96%
Black/African American
14.1%
13.4%
 +5.22%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.8%
5.1%
 +52.94%
Asian
1.2%
0.7%
 +71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
3.4%
 -29.41%
Other
1.5%
0.7%
 +114.29%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27596 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 27596 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27596 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27596 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.8 -0.71% 42.1 -0.94% 41.7 -0.24%
2020 42.1 +0.72% 42.5 +1.92% 41.8 0%
2019 41.8 +6.91% 41.7 +8.59% 41.8 +1.95%
2018 39.1 +0.77% 38.4 -0.78% 41 +5.4%
2017 38.8 - 38.7 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 27596 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 27596 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 1,561 -25.26% 1,256 -20.25% 1,144 995
10 to 19 1,123 +20.35% 1,355 -1.55% 1,349 1,318
20 to 29 983 +26.4% 1,160 -35.05% 1,234 781
30 to 39 1,096 -12.61% 1,124 0.079999999999998% 932 1,067
40 to 49 1,465 -5.81% 1,500 -0.04% 1,374 1,498
50 to 59 1,292 +19.7% 1,320 +25.93% 1,555 1,644
60 to 69 1,179 +10.79% 1,090 -3.55% 1,275 1,047
70+ 531 +42.49% 756 -5.82% 761 711

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27596 zip code is $82,564.00.

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 27596.

  • Under 25
    $65,224.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,466.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,362.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,674.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27596 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 27596, 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 27596 is currently $92,937.00.

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.

7.54% of households in 27596 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 27596 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27596 is $34,688.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27596 by the total population of 27596.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27596 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27596 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
    14.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27596 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27596 zip over the age of 16 is 14,793.

Of those people, a total of 68.90% 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 27596 is 63.50%.

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 27596 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 914 52.60% 26.60%
20 to 24 years 1,022 86.70% 8.40%
25 to 29 years 993 89.70% 13.80%
30 to 34 years 1,002 79.90% 7.40%
35 to 44 years 2,190 89.70% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 3,270 88.20% 8.70%
55 to 59 years 1,608 61.10% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 1,464 57.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,595 24.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 735 8.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27596. 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 11,792 66.80% 7.00%
Black or African American 1,885 83.40% 14.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 41 70.70% 0.00%
Asian 176 59.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 100.00% 0.00%
Other 457 72.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 440 62.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,011 84.20% 15.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,276 65.50% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27596 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 27596 is 9,391, with median earnings of $45,071.00.

Women in 27596 are earning approximately 82.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,391 $45,071.00
Male 5,223 $50,566.00
Female 4,168 $41,457.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27596 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 1,200 $88,311.00
Business and Financial 515 $71,224.00
Computer and Mathematical 241 $69,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 161 $94,115.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 161 $58,160.00
Community and Social Service 165 $47,102.00
Legal 128 $31,045.00
Educational and Library 796 $44,659.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $78,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 287 $59,107.00
Healthcare Support 163 $22,731.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $61,534.00
Law Enforcement 142 $51,102.00
Food Preparation and Serving 258 $12,857.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 375 $34,583.00
Personal Care and Service 300 $30,390.00
Sales 1,071 $32,102.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,380 $42,140.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 624 $34,015.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $41,719.00
Production 270 $45,369.00
Transportation and Material Moving 480 $59,286.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27596 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 27596.

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 685 $103,102.00 515 $59,563.00
Business and Financial 313 $71,432.00 202 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 138 $101,974.00 103 $52,163.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $94,375.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $34,481.00 77 $70,195.00
Community and Social Service 79 $48,487.00 86 $44,491.00
Legal 0 $0.00 128 $31,045.00
Educational and Library 157 $60,417.00 639 $40,684.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $78,667.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $27,073.00 219 $67,850.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00 133 $23,194.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 89 $62,244.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 104 $51,907.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $18,133.00 108 $11,034.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 286 $43,750.00 89 $14,261.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $30,828.00 197 $21,094.00
Sales 628 $43,190.00 443 $30,975.00
Office and Administrative Support 387 $50,365.00 993 $40,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 587 $33,677.00 37 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $41,719.00 0 $0.00
Production 210 $39,286.00 60 $46,207.00
Transportation and Material Moving 480 $59,286.00 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 6,978 households in 27596, with an average household size of 2.68 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 5,401 families living in the 27596 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 27596:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,382 293 726 1,577
Average Household Size 3.03 2.92 3.47 1.29
Total Families 4,382 293 726 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.26 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 5,401 families living in 27596, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27596:

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 7,319 housing units in 27596.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,978 95.34%
Vacant 341 4.66%

15.74% of the total 7,319 housing units in 27596 are rental units. This is approximately 1,152 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,734 are occupied by the owner - or 78.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27596 is $1,015.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27596 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    48
  • $500 to $999
    499
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    502
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    70
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    33
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27596 is $236,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27596 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    274
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    114
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    884
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,045
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,569
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,609
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    228
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27596. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27596 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    146
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    41
  • 1960 to 1969
    237
  • 1970 to 1979
    338
  • 1980 to 1989
    989
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,085
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,230
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,062
  • 2014 or later
    164

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 27596 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    138
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,604
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,962
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,274

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27596 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27596 that commute to work in a particular way.

35 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27596.

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
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    427
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    494
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    826
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,160
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    409
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,199
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    285
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    558
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,838
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    808
  • 90 or more minutes
    293

Summary

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