ZIP Code 27549 Demographics

Franklin County, North Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27549 compared to county averages.

Total Population

25,193

↓ 63.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,581

↓ 12.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$165,700

↓ 20.9% vs county

Median Age

41.7 yrs

↓ +1.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

↓ +7.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27549 compares to Franklin County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27549 $62k Franklin $70k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27549 $166k Franklin $210k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

71.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$959

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27549 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$165,700
Down Payment (20%)$33,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,052P&I: $838 | Tax: $166 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$959
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $93/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27549, sorted by distance.

27816 9.4 mi away nash county 27508 10.1 mi away franklin county 27882 13.2 mi away nash county 27536 18.1 mi away vance county 27565 29.1 mi away granville county

About Franklin County

Franklin County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 69,680. The county's median household income is $70,493 and median home value is $209,500. ZIP code 27549 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Franklin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.