27523 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27523 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27523 is White. The current unemployment level in 27523 is 3.8%.
| Population | 16,802 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 336 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,610 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $108,025 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $412,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.56% |
27523 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,478 | 66.06% |
| Black | 1,233 | 8.59% |
| Hispanic | 740 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 2,896 | 20.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27523 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,727 | 51.46% |
| Black | 249 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 463 | 13.8% |
| Asian | 901 | 26.85% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.18% |
27523 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 338 | 5.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,045 | 34.86% |
| High School Diploma | 845 | 14.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 52 | 0.89% |
| GED or Alternate | 124 | 2.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 990 | 16.87% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 5.03% |
| Masters Degree | 916 | 15.61% |
| Professional Degree | 131 | 2.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 131 | 2.23% |