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ZIP 27231 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27231

27231 has a population of 2,174 with a median age of 46.3 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
66.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Black
22.3%+80% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.9%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.3%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
29.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
26.8%+2% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+114% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.4%+665% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27231

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+114% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
44.4%+665% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,174
Median age46.3
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White66.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black22.3%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born24.1%