27549 ZIP Code
Louisburg, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27549 |
| City/Town: | Louisburg |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,193 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,581 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,562 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,193 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,700 |
| Land Area: | 231.7 sq miles
600.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0996, -78.2512 |
Population Information (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,193 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,668 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,525 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,072 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,276 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,654 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,939 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,575 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,925 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,153 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,143 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,071 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,602 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,540 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,844 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 399 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $959 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,193 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,714 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,479 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,974 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,740 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,677 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,184 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,335 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,395 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,018 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,016 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,321 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,408 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27549 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,581 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,839 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,580 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,562 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,288 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,489 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 779 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,510 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,826 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,931 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 730 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,020 | 63.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,491 | 25.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 282 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 124 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,433 | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 843 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,818 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,446 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,915 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 86 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 119 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 326 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27549 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 402 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 576 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 971 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 854 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,081 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,753 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,173 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,760 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 593 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 551 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27549 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,397 | 81.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,183 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 76 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 567 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27549 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 218 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,805 | 15.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,022 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 167 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,729 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 597 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 113 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 339 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 803 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,703 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 728 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 639 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 626 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,700 | 86.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,235 | 60.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,135 | 40.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,969 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27549 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,332 | 75.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,730 | 38.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,451 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 324 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 218 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,520 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27549 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,306 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 138 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 97 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 89 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 101 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 187 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,165 | 28.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27549 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,339 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,146 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,444 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,529 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 979 | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,253 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 511 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 146 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 810 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27549 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 311 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 739 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,953 | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,345 | 56.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,666 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27549 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 465 | 4.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,893 | 19.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,876 | 70.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 174 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 259 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27549 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,619 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,801 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,866 | 29.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27549 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 780 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,196 | 17.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,042 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,050 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,672 | 24.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 896 | 12.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 338 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27549 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,276 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $959 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,714 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,877 | 50.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,506 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,602 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,453 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,843 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,100 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27549 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,773 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,930 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,275 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 296 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,003 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,815 | 26.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27549 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,193 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 147 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 232 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,508 | 48.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,262 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,044 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,094 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,758 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,669 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,639 | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 369 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,323 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,947 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27549 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,139 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,993 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,171 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,766 | 59.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 386 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,008 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 83 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,185 | 1427.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,185 | 1427.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,185 | 1427.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 135 | 162.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 13.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 948 | 1142.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 9.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27549 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,121 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,041 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,080 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,707 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 168 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 80 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 125 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27549 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,714 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,544 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Louisburg, NC27549