ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA
27242
North Carolina · 1,674 residents · 50.779 sq mi
Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.
1,674
Age, sex & households
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,162)
Black15.5%(260)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(250)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score59%(987)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
36.1 min
69.4%
2.9%
0.0%
23.8%
3.9%
0.0%
Work & employment
People & community
7.2%
8.6%
21.0%
20.2%
60.4%
88.0%
12.0%
Affordability & inequality
Frequently asked
How many people live in ZIP code 27242?
ZIP code 27242 has about 1,674 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is ZIP code 27242 expensive?
In ZIP code 27242, the typical rent is about $724 a month.
How educated are people in ZIP code 27242?
About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27242?
About 24.7% of people in ZIP code 27242 live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024