ZIP Code 27521 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 27521 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,909

↓ 94.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$49,644

↓ 23.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$159,900

↓ 18.4% vs county

Median Age

38.2 yrs

↓ +8.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

↑ 55.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 27521 compares to Harnett County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 27521 $50k Harnett $65k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 27521 $160k Harnett $196k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

66.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$979

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 27521 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$159,900
Down Payment (20%)$31,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,016P&I: $809 | Tax: $160 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$979
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $37/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 27521, sorted by distance.

27501 5.2 mi away harnett county 28339 7.7 mi away harnett county 27504 8.0 mi away johnston county 28334 11.2 mi away harnett county 28342 15.3 mi away cumberland county 28344 17.4 mi away sampson county 28366 21.1 mi away sampson county 28365 37.7 mi away wayne county

About Harnett County

Harnett County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 134,718. The county's median household income is $64,992 and median home value is $195,900. ZIP code 27521 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Harnett 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.