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ZIP 27216 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27216

27216 has a population of 5,517 with a median age of 39.0 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity

White

30.3%-51% vs US avg

Black

42.3%+241% vs US avg

Asian

0.1%-97% vs US avg

Hispanic

31.8%+70% vs US avg

Age Groups

0–17

24.7%+12% vs US avg

18–64

63.0%+2% vs US avg

65+

12.3%-24% vs US avg

Education

Less than HS

20.9%+88% vs US avg

High school

29.7%+13% vs US avg

Some college

33.2%+15% vs US avg

Bachelor's+

16.2%-52% vs US avg

Marital Status

Married

38.5%-20% vs US avg

Never married

39.7%+18% vs US avg

Divorced

14.3%+39% vs US avg

Widowed / Separated

7.4%

Diversity Index

63/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate

22.5%+95% vs US avg

Foreign Born

34.3%+147% vs US avg

Veterans

5.1%-15% vs US avg

Disability

15.6%+16% vs US avg

Single Parent

22.6%+180% vs US avg

Recent Births

89.0%+1435% vs US avg

Top ancestry

EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27216

Poverty Rate

22.5%+95% vs US avg

Veterans

5.1%-15% vs US avg

Foreign Born

34.3%+147% vs US avg

Single Parent

22.6%+180% vs US avg

Disability

15.6%+16% vs US avg

Uninsured

16.6%+108% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

28.0%+139% vs US avg

Private School

0.0%