Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 27587
ZIP code 27587 is located in North Carolina with a population of 81,902. The median household income is $125,607 and the median home value is $452,400.
81,902
Population
$125,607
Median Income
$452,400
Median Home Value
40.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% |
| Black | 16.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.2% |
Male: 48.5% · Female: 51.5%
Economy & Income
$125,607
Median Household Income
$55,532
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$452,400
Median Home Value
$1,415
Median Rent
81.1%
Homeownership
Education
96.1%
High School+
56.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Common questions about ZIP 27587
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27587 in North Carolina has a population of 81,902 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 27587 is $125,607. The per capita income is $55,532. The poverty rate is 2.8%.
ZIP code 27587 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27587 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.
Among US ZIP codes, ZIP 27587 stands out first on household income: a median of $125,607, above the US median of $78,538. ZIP 27587 is a ZIP code in North Carolina with a population of 81,902.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US ZIP codes: median income is $125,607, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.8%, is on the lower side for US ZIP codes and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $452,400, with typical rent around $1,415.
ZIP 27587 is among the best-educated US ZIP codes: 56.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place ZIP 27587 firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US ZIP codes — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.