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27946

North Carolina · 1,008 residents · 43.8 sq mi
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ZIP 27946 is a ZIP code of 1,008 people in Gates County. The median age is 58.5, about 20 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 40 minutes. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Gates County, 27946 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$74,421
US average: $82,259
$43,412
US average: $44,673
$204,400
US average: $376,019
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
43.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
11.0%
Age 65+
30.5%
37.7%
62.3%
2.00 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(817)
Black17%(171)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(20)
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.7
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
LOWEST2ND OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27926$57,333
27935$82,115
27937$70,086
27938$65,217
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27946?

ZIP code 27946 has about 1,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27946?

The typical household in ZIP code 27946 earns about $74,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27946 expensive?

In ZIP code 27946, the median home is worth about $204,400, and the typical rent is about $1,537 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27946?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27946 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27946?

About 9.9% of people in ZIP code 27946 live below the federal poverty line.

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Gates County

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