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27938

North Carolina · 1,790 residents · 51.1 sq mi
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With 1,790 people, ZIP 27938 is a ZIP code in Gates County. At a median age of 55.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Getting to work takes 46 minutes on average. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $151,200. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Gates County, 27938 ranks 4th by median household income.

$65,217
US average: $82,259
$29,595
US average: $44,673
$151,200
US average: $376,019
8.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
51.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
10.0%
Age 65+
23.1%
54.0%
46.0%
2.39 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(769)
Black46.8%(838)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(80)
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Gates County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27926$57,333
27935$82,115
27937$70,086
27946$74,421
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27938?

ZIP code 27938 has about 1,790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27938?

The typical household in ZIP code 27938 earns about $65,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27938 expensive?

In ZIP code 27938, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27938?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27938 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27938?

About 11.0% of people in ZIP code 27938 live below the federal poverty line.

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Gates County

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