What to know about ZIP 27802
ZIP code 27802 covers ZIP 27802 with a population of about 5,465.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.
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ZIP Code 27802 — 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
5,465
Density
N/A
Median income
$39,140
-48% vs US avg
Home value
$117,100
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$577
-50% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 27802
Income and economy in ZIP 27802
Median household income in ZIP 27802 is about $39,140 — about 48% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.4%; unemployment rate near 19.2%; 8.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Administrative support, and Healthcare; about 8.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.4 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 27802
Median home value is about $117,100 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $577 (about 50% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.4% (about 25.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27802, a household would need roughly $32,000 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 $752. That sits below the local median household income ($39,140), 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.