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Sims town, NC

ZIP 27880 — 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 27880

27880 has a population of 3,976 with a median age of 35.1 yrs (52.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
69.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Black
10.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
16.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.2%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.5%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
24.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
34.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
45.3%+57% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.3%+205% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.3%-84% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.8%+86% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 27880

Poverty Rate
4.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.3%+205% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.3%-84% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.7%+21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.8%-8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
10.8%+86% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,976
Median age35.1
Poverty rate4.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White69.0%
Hispanic16.9%
Black10.8%
Asian2.9%
Foreign-born42.3%