27539 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 27539 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27539 is White. The current unemployment level in 27539 is 3.8%.
| Population | 27,212 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.10% |
| Population Density | 960 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,688 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $122,110 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $436,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.61% |
27539 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,147 | 75.83% |
| Black | 2,411 | 9.08% |
| Hispanic | 2,621 | 9.87% |
| Asian | 1,378 | 5.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27539 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,904 | 62.69% |
| Black | 846 | 13.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,215 | 19.51% |
| Asian | 245 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
27539 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 432 | 3.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,042 | 35.21% |
| High School Diploma | 1,982 | 17.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 160 | 1.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 257 | 2.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,672 | 14.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,357 | 11.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,332 | 11.6% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 0.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 170 | 1.48% |