Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28227
ZIP code 28227 is located in North Carolina with a population of 60,162. The median household income is $75,322 and the median home value is $313,900.
60,162
Population
$75,322
Median Income
$313,900
Median Home Value
38.7
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% |
| Black | 29.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.9% |
Male: 47.4% · Female: 52.6%
Economy & Income
$75,322
Median Household Income
$36,531
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$313,900
Median Home Value
$1,412
Median Rent
69.0%
Homeownership
Education
87.1%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28227 in North Carolina has a population of 60,162 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28227 is $75,322. The per capita income is $36,531. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
ZIP code 28227 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28227 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 28227 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 1,498 people per square mile. ZIP 28227 is a ZIP code in North Carolina with a population of 60,162.
The typical household here earns about $75,322, near the US median of $78,538. About 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $313,900, with typical rent around $1,412.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US ZIP codes: 29.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 28227: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.