What to know about ZIP 27532
ZIP code 27532 covers ZIP 27532 with a population of about 4,184.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.
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ZIP Code 27532 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,184
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,071
-31% vs US avg
Home value
$229,800
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$776
-33% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27532
Income and economy in ZIP 27532
Median household income in ZIP 27532 is about $52,071 — about 31% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.0%; unemployment rate near 3.5%; 33.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 3.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 27532
Median home value is about $229,800 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $776 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.9% (about 27.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27532, a household would need roughly $63,000 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 $1,476. That is about 21% above the local median household income ($52,071), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.