28327 ZIP Code
Carthage, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28327 |
| City/Town: | Carthage |
| County: | Moore |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,810 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,753 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,619 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,897 |
| Median Home Value: | $275,400 |
| Land Area: | 186.6 sq miles
483.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3581, -79.4228 |
Population Information (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,810 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,711 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,099 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,206 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,352 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,280 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,502 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 912 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,005 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,589 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,357 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,225 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,426 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,562 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,107 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 287 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $275,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,225 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,897 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,150 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,870 | 82.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,280 | 17.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,558 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 247 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 588 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,655 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,121 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,841 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,565 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,541 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28327 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,753 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,650 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,619 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,469 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,509 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 313 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,362 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,501 | 64.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,980 | 23.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 980 | 11.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,391 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 974 | 5.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 253 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 492 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 686 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 766 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,565 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,063 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 212 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 258 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28327 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 232 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 215 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 510 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 587 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 745 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 933 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,244 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,439 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 622 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 623 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28327 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,602 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 721 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 248 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,014 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28327 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 210 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 749 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 526 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 666 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 321 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 333 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 802 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,106 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,133 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 623 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 949 | 11.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,934 | 84.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,078 | 69.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,721 | 30.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,087 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28327 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,680 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,286 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,016 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 200 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 108 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 572 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28327 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,683 | 72.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 65 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 58 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 51 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 61 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 105 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 152 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,722 | 21.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28327 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 172 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,433 | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,146 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,971 | 25.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,014 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 700 | 8.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 546 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 432 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 173 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 310 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28327 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 238 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,437 | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,357 | 55.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,346 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 440 | 5.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28327 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 133 | 1.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 714 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,037 | 84.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 148 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 115 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28327 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 210 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,849 | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,652 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,439 | 34.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28327 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 509 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 607 | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 622 | 10.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 490 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 947 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,890 | 32.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 728 | 12.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 77 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28327 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,605 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,225 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,150 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,315 | 60.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,929 | 27.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,060 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,648 | 23.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,459 | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,084 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28327 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,230 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,758 | 24.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,570 | 63.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 281 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 429 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,622 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28327 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,200 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 328 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 415 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,940 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,176 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,341 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,465 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,590 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,021 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,186 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 168 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 998 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,020 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28327 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,420 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,297 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,266 | 55.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,031 | 44.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 569 | 24.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28327 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,096 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 510 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 714 | 140.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 714 | 140.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 714 | 140.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 92 | 18.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 450 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28327 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,604 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,350 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,254 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 925 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 114 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 215 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28327 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,150 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,568 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Carthage, NC28327