Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 27616
ZIP code 27616 is located in North Carolina with a population of 61,161. The median household income is $81,534 and the median home value is $314,800.
61,161
Population
$81,534
Median Income
$314,800
Median Home Value
34.9
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.2% |
| Black | 38.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.7% |
Male: 47.9% · Female: 52.1%
Economy & Income
$81,534
Median Household Income
$38,504
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$314,800
Median Home Value
$1,514
Median Rent
55.7%
Homeownership
Education
91.2%
High School+
43.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Part of North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27616 in North Carolina has a population of 61,161 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 27616 is $81,534. The per capita income is $38,504. The poverty rate is 6.6%.
ZIP code 27616 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27616 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.