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Red Oak town, NC

ZIP 27809 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27809

27809 has a population of 3,917 with a median age of 48.0 yrs (52.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
43.4%+250% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.1%-36% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.6%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
21.3%+31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.5%-6% vs US avg
x
High school
44.2%+69% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.8%+82% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.4%+277% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.7%+206% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanNorwegian

Health & Community Indicators in 27809

Poverty Rate
11.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.4%+277% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.0%+75% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.7%+206% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,917
Median age48.0
Poverty rate11.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black43.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born52.4%