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27856

North Carolina · 17,081 residents · 128 sq mi
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ZIP 27856 is a ZIP code of 17,081 people in Nash County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The foreign-born share is 2%. The typical home is worth $194,600. Median rent is $883 a month. Median household income is $66,510, under the $82,259 national median. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Nash County, 27856 ranks 4th by median household income.

$66,510
US average: $82,259
$34,100
US average: $44,673
$194,600
US average: $376,019
18.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
128 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
18.7%
48.9%
51.1%
2.55 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(10,134)
Black33%(5,631)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(610)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other3.8%(642)
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Nash County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27557$71,541
27803$60,124
27804$61,359
27807$80,382
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27856?

ZIP code 27856 has about 17,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27856?

The typical household in ZIP code 27856 earns about $66,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27856 expensive?

In ZIP code 27856, the median home is worth about $194,600, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27856?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27856?

About 13.0% of people in ZIP code 27856 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024