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27979

North Carolina · 1,161 residents · 70.7 sq mi
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With 1,161 people, ZIP 27979 is a ZIP code in Gates County. The median age is 54.6, about 16 years above the US median. Getting to work takes 54 minutes on average. 90% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. The foreign-born share is 1%. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Gates County, 27979 ranks 5th by median household income.

$63,170
US average: $82,259
$32,493
US average: $44,673
$192,300
US average: $376,019
13.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
70.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.3%
Age 65+
26.9%
43.8%
56.2%
2.53 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(967)
Black9.8%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(73)
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
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
LOWEST5TH 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 27979?

ZIP code 27979 has about 1,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27979?

The typical household in ZIP code 27979 earns about $63,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27979 expensive?

In ZIP code 27979, the median home is worth about $192,300.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27979?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27979?

About 9.0% of people in ZIP code 27979 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Gates County

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