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ZIP Code 27836 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

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At a glance

Population
3,581
Density
N/A
Median income
$30,313
-60% vs US avg
Home value
$83,900
-76% vs US avg
Median rent
$908
-22% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

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What to know about ZIP 27836

ZIP code 27836 covers ZIP 27836 with a population of about 3,581.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 22.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the GREENVILLE - N. BERN - WASHNGTN media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 27836

Median household income in ZIP 27836 is about $30,313 — about 60% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 47.7%; unemployment rate near 9.7%; 14.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Healthcare; about 18.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.9 points above 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 27836

Median home value is about $83,900 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $908 (about 22% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 3.7% (about 61.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27836, 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 $539. That sits below the local median household income ($30,313), 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.