27803 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27803, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27803 is a zip code in Edgecombe County, Nash County, and Wilson County, North Carolina, which covers Township 14, Upper Town Creek, Coopers, Oak Level, Rocky Mount, Stony Creek, and Toisnot, with a total population of 18,857 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 27803 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27803.

The estimated population of people living in 27803 is 18,857, with a median age of 48.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27803 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,857
+7.46%
-1.72%
2020
17,548
 -1.99% -
2019
17,905
 -4.72% -
2018
18,791
 -2.06% -
2017
19,187
 - -

Population of 27803 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27803 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
50.6%
45%
 +12.44%
Black/African American
44%
50.7%
 -13.21%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
3.3%
 +27.27%
Asian
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27803 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 27803 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27803 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27803 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.1 -4.75% 46.8 -5.65% 48.4 -5.65%
2020 50.5 +10.26% 49.6 +20.98% 51.3 +5.12%
2019 45.8 +0.66% 41 -3.53% 48.8 +2.52%
2018 45.5 +5.57% 42.5 +9.25% 47.6 +3.03%
2017 43.1 - 38.9 - 46.2 -

The median age of the 27803 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 27803 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 1,130 -17.71% 858 +49.21% 873 1,313
10 to 19 1,374 -14.07% 1,100 -47.62% 1,096 604
20 to 29 1,147 -40.25% 1,148 -10.77% 743 1,025
30 to 39 963 +17.6% 1,224 -11.27% 1,115 1,077
40 to 49 1,225 -34.25% 1,473 -4.8% 830 1,274
50 to 59 1,252 +28.98% 1,583 -3.23% 1,604 1,530
60 to 69 1,020 +24.03% 1,413 +33.24% 1,275 1,901
70+ 975 +35.36% 1,302 +1.34% 1,292 1,305

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27803 zip code is $51,018.00.

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 27803.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,078.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,338.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,608.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27803 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 27803, 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 27803 is currently $70,330.00.

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.

4.73% of households in 27803 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 27803 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27803 is $32,476.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27803 by the total population of 27803.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27803 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27803 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
    7.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27803 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27803 zip over the age of 16 is 15,567.

Of those people, a total of 59.20% 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 27803 is 55.70%.

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 27803 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 596 42.10% 16.30%
20 to 24 years 957 74.70% 28.70%
25 to 29 years 811 70.80% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 1,090 95.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,064 77.30% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 2,447 81.60% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 1,829 68.10% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,785 54.20% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 2,381 26.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,607 12.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27803. 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 8,247 54.30% 3.70%
Black or African American 6,661 63.50% 7.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 33 45.50% 0.00%
Asian 53 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 20 100.00% 0.00%
Other 171 84.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 382 87.40% 19.80%
Hispanic or Latino 712 83.70% 11.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,028 54.20% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27803 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 27803 is 8,674, with median earnings of $35,635.00.

Women in 27803 are earning approximately 65.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,674 $35,635.00
Male 4,329 $46,266.00
Female 4,345 $30,496.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27803 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 817 $74,042.00
Business and Financial 699 $52,462.00
Computer and Mathematical 92 $55,682.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $0.00
Community and Social Service 103 $58,160.00
Legal 55 $0.00
Educational and Library 397 $37,379.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 448 $72,574.00
Healthcare Support 193 $28,606.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 122 $45,545.00
Law Enforcement 146 $24,870.00
Food Preparation and Serving 413 $13,033.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 249 $15,395.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $8,926.00
Sales 854 $18,621.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,075 $31,577.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $3,621.00
Construction and Extraction 446 $30,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 508 $49,464.00
Production 749 $21,963.00
Transportation and Material Moving 437 $38,603.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27803 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 27803.

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 588 $84,756.00 229 $56,103.00
Business and Financial 264 $78,654.00 435 $44,245.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $117,679.00 54 $47,778.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 78 $54,625.00
Legal 55 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $67,500.00 311 $23,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $112,047.00 335 $49,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 193 $28,606.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $45,636.00 40 $42,273.00
Law Enforcement 131 $24,627.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 109 $2,499.00 304 $13,686.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $16,410.00 112 $7,643.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $0.00 45 $7,446.00
Sales 260 $35,585.00 594 $14,514.00
Office and Administrative Support 379 $32,433.00 696 $30,078.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $2,499.00 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 446 $30,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 476 $47,245.00 32 $0.00
Production 261 $52,796.00 488 $21,156.00
Transportation and Material Moving 437 $38,603.00 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 8,534 households in 27803, with an average household size of 2.2 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 5,307 families living in the 27803 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 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 27803:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,617 434 1,256 3,227
Average Household Size 2.77 2.65 3.28 1.07
Total Families 3,617 434 1,256 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.52 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 5,307 families living in 27803, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27803:

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 10,179 housing units in 27803.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,534 83.84%
Vacant 1,645 16.16%

30.11% of the total 10,179 housing units in 27803 are rental units. This is approximately 3,065 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,371 are occupied by the owner - or 52.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27803 is $890.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27803 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
    98
  • Less than $500
    712
  • $500 to $999
    1,208
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,046
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    50
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    49
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27803 is $139,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27803 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    853
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    995
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,061
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    967
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    793
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    564
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    138
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27803. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27803 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,010
  • 1940 to 1949
    363
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,141
  • 1960 to 1969
    921
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,487
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,271
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,386
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,209
  • 2010 to 2013
    391
  • 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 27803 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,056
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,619
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,882
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,977

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27803 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27803 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27803.

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
    178
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    962
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,677
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,674
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,347
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    375
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    591
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    136
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    86
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    380
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    283
  • 90 or more minutes
    122

Summary

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