What to know about ZIP 27331
ZIP code 27331 covers ZIP 27331 with a population of about 3,036.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.
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ZIP Code 27331 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,036
Density
N/A
Median income
$28,750
-62% vs US avg
Home value
$85,000
-76% vs US avg
Median rent
$591
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27331
Income and economy in ZIP 27331
Median household income in ZIP 27331 is about $28,750 — about 62% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 40.9%; unemployment rate near 3.6%; 6.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Manufacturing, and Administrative support; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 27331
Median home value is about $85,000 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $591 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.5% (about 27.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27331, a household would need roughly $23,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $546. That sits below the local median household income ($28,750), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.