Jackson Springs, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27281
Moore County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,100
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,547
- Median income Near-median income area
- $292,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27281 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27281 (Jackson Springs, NC) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 27281 covers 134.8 square miles in Jackson Springs, Moore County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,100 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27281 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,547 (8% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,402. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $292,400 (13% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,420; 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Moore County, so 27281 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27281
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson Springs, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27281.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Information
Information
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27281, Jackson Springs, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,100
Population
134.8
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27281?
48.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
7.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,547
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$42,402
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27281 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Jackson Springs, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,547 Top 31% higher than 69% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,748housing units
1,748
Total Housing Units
1,545
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,400
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,420
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 27281, employing approximately 331 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,806,000.
35
Businesses
331
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Information | 3 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27281 vs 28367 →
ZIP 27281 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27376
West End (27376)
9,386 residents
- 28338
Ellerbe (28338)
4,607 residents
- 27281 3,100
Jackson Springs (27281)
3,100 residents
- 28373 2,150
Pinebluff (28373)
2,150 residents
- 27242 2,100
Eagle Springs (27242)
2,100 residents
- 28347 1,983
Hoffman (28347)
1,983 residents
- 28367 87
Norman (28367)
87 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27281 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27281 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28373
Pinebluff (28373)
$81,538 median income
- 27376
West End (27376)
$74,598 median income
- 27281
Jackson Springs (27281)
$74,547 median income
- 28338
Ellerbe (28338)
$58,532 median income
- 28347
Hoffman (28347)
$39,110 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27281 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27281, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,100 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27281 in?
ZIP code 27281 (Jackson Springs) is located in Moore County, North Carolina. Moore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moore-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27281?
ZIP code 27281 in Jackson Springs, NC has a population of 3,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27281?
The median household income in ZIP 27281 is $74,547, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27281?
The median home value in ZIP 27281 is $292,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27281?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27281 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27281?
ZIP code 27281 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27281?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27281 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27281?
In ZIP code 27281, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27281?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27281 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27281?
In ZIP code 27281, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27281?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27281 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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