27344 ZIP Code
Siler City, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27344 |
| City/Town: | Siler City |
| County: | Chatham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,894 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,133 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,754 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,896 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,200 |
| Land Area: | 166.3 sq miles
430.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7223, -79.4337 |
Population Information (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,894 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,099 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,795 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 946 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,170 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,251 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,720 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 941 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,035 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,535 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,509 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,344 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 852 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,902 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,197 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 492 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $963 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,896 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,945 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 951 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,844 | 69.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,101 | 30.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,866 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,493 | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,744 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,488 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,512 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 882 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,441 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,306 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27344 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,133 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,580 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,509 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,754 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,327 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,176 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 151 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,709 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,270 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,461 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 431 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,576 | 56.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,353 | 17.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 19 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,186 | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,675 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,095 | 21.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,577 | 29.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,306 | 17.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 83 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,188 | 11.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27344 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 232 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 217 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 786 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,039 | 15.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 815 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,580 | 22.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 889 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 680 | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 311 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 396 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27344 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,710 | 82.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 852 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 172 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 326 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27344 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 213 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 602 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,362 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,070 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 327 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 296 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 887 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,961 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 564 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 678 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 48 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,997 | 79.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,251 | 49.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,848 | 41.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,699 | 19.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27344 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,269 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,678 | 38.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,492 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 357 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 111 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 957 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27344 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,247 | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 90 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 193 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 140 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 114 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 57 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 138 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,917 | 24.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27344 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 452 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 965 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,721 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,049 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 714 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 902 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,330 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 319 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 358 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27344 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 6 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 389 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,712 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,488 | 56.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,080 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 221 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27344 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 965 | 13.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 956 | 13.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,631 | 66.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 282 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27344 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 270 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,863 | 26.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,380 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,432 | 35.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27344 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 414 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 391 | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 991 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 816 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,181 | 24.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 599 | 12.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 422 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27344 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,229 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $525 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $963 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,945 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,538 | 50.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,625 | 23.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,166 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,571 | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,557 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,751 | 39.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27344 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,680 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,531 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,994 | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 289 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 661 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,603 | 33.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27344 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,568 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 138 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 293 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,929 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,523 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 685 | 15.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,406 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,085 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,696 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,446 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 263 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,024 | 41.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,159 | 47.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27344 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,738 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,035 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,182 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 802 | 39.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 99 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27344 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,767 | 83.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 42 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,127 | 7445.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,127 | 7445.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,127 | 7445.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 125 | 297.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,963 | 7054.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27344 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,948 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,596 | 70.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,352 | 29.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,143 | 28.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 137 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 53 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27344 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,945 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,298 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Siler City, NC27344