Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 27284
ZIP code 27284 is located in North Carolina with a population of 57,119. The median household income is $80,739 and the median home value is $259,500.
57,119
Population
$80,739
Median Income
$259,500
Median Home Value
42.1
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.6% |
| Black | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.3% |
Male: 49.0% · Female: 51.0%
Economy & Income
$80,739
Median Household Income
$41,968
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$259,500
Median Home Value
$1,086
Median Rent
72.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.7%
High School+
34.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27284 in North Carolina has a population of 57,119 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 27284 is $80,739. The per capita income is $41,968. The poverty rate is 4.7%.
ZIP code 27284 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27284 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
ZIP 27284 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 725 people per square mile. ZIP 27284 is a ZIP code in North Carolina with a population of 57,119.
The typical household here earns about $80,739, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $259,500, with typical rent around $1,086.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US ZIP codes — 34.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 27284: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.