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27979

North Carolina · 1,161 residents · 70.719 sq mi
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ZIP 27979 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $192,300. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Gates County, 27979 ranks 5th by median household income.

$63,170
US average: $82,259
$192,300
US average: $376,019
13.9%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score36.6%(425)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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
Other ZIP codes in Gates County
ZIP 27937ZIP 27926ZIP 27938ZIP 27935ZIP 27946ZIP 27969

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