27546 ZIP Code
Lillington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27546 |
| City/Town: | Lillington |
| County: | Harnett |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,534 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,043 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,765 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,578 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,000 |
| Land Area: | 122.5 sq miles
317.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3853, -78.8621 |
Population Information (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,534 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,985 | 53.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,549 | 46.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 756 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,271 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,624 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,366 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,920 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,780 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,078 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,538 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,350 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,050 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,636 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 834 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 331 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,009 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,578 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,785 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 793 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,561 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,224 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,597 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 395 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,102 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,372 | 32.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,935 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,448 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,110 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,235 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,043 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,750 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,490 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,765 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,876 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,032 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 552 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,750 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,247 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,479 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 303 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,841 | 67.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,975 | 19.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 177 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 444 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 523 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,514 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,315 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,252 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,125 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 642 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 415 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27546 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 528 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 401 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 649 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 675 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 636 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,319 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 843 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,071 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 499 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 164 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27546 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,833 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 544 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 209 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 180 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 451 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27546 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 816 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,035 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 881 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 345 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 174 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 280 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 553 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,064 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 776 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 531 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 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 (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,288 | 84.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,897 | 57.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,509 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,714 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27546 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,035 | 74.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,187 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,797 | 26.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 317 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 978 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27546 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,886 | 64.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 192 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 213 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 268 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 255 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 79 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 54 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,618 | 21.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27546 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 103 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,242 | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,460 | 19.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,673 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 982 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 684 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 447 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 348 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 233 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 406 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27546 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 339 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,384 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,048 | 53.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,575 | 20.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 161 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27546 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 526 | 7.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 871 | 12.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,231 | 77.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 52 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27546 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 320 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,837 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,500 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,128 | 31.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27546 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 455 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 339 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 695 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 862 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,188 | 26.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 834 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 184 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27546 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,411 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $459 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,009 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,785 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,254 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,321 | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,462 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 23.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,202 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,817 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27546 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,976 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,469 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,918 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 176 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,189 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,486 | 27.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27546 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,904 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 139 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 381 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,056 | 34.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,174 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,154 | 36.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,895 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,532 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,002 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,728 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 179 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,574 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 975 | 35.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27546 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,726 | 81.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,551 | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,274 | 35.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,216 | 62.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 442 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27546 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,623 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 514 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 911 | 177.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 911 | 177.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 911 | 177.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 54 | 10.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 711 | 138.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27546 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,778 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,096 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,682 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,416 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 94 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 151 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27546 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,785 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,436 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Lillington, NC27546