What to know about ZIP 27636
ZIP code 27636 covers ZIP 27636 with a population of about 4,649.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 19.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.
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ZIP Code 27636 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,649
Density
N/A
Median income
$30,476
-59% vs US avg
Home value
$262,500
-25% vs US avg
Median rent
$939
-19% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27636
Income and economy in ZIP 27636
Median household income in ZIP 27636 is about $30,476 — about 59% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 48.4%; unemployment rate near 4.0%; 34.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 1.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Education, and Retail trade; about 14.8% 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 27636
Median home value is about $262,500 — about 25% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $939 (about 19% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 16.3% (about 49.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27636, a household would need roughly $72,000 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 $1,686. That is about 136% above the local median household income ($30,476), 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.