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27938

North Carolina · 1,790 residents · 51.082 sq mi
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ZIP 27938 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $151,200. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Gates County, 27938 ranks 4th by median household income.

$65,217
US average: $82,259
$151,200
US average: $376,019
8.4%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score73.9%(1,322)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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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Containing area
Gates County
Other ZIP codes in Gates County
ZIP 27937ZIP 27926ZIP 27935ZIP 27979ZIP 27946ZIP 27969

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