Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 27540
ZIP code 27540 is located in North Carolina with a population of 45,993. The median household income is $125,681 and the median home value is $474,700.
45,993
Population
$125,681
Median Income
$474,700
Median Home Value
36.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.7% |
Male: 48.5% · Female: 51.5%
Economy & Income
$125,681
Median Household Income
$50,607
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$474,700
Median Home Value
$1,718
Median Rent
84.5%
Homeownership
Education
95.4%
High School+
64.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Part of North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27540 in North Carolina has a population of 45,993 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 27540 is $125,681. The per capita income is $50,607. The poverty rate is 2.6%.
ZIP code 27540 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27540 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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.