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ZIP Code 27620 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

Working Class

At a glance

Population
3,755
Density
N/A
Median income
$35,610
-53% vs US avg
Home value
$424,700
+22% vs US avg
Median rent
$986
-15% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 27620

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What to know about ZIP 27620

ZIP code 27620 covers ZIP 27620 with a population of about 3,755.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 27620

Median household income in ZIP 27620 is about $35,610 — about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.6%; unemployment rate near 17.9%; 14.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Construction, and Professional services; about 14.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 27620

Median home value is about $424,700 — about 22% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $986 (about 15% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 13.3% (about 52.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27620, a household would need roughly $117,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,728. That is about 229% above the local median household income ($35,610), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.