Prospect Hill, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27314

Caswell County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,051
16/sq mi
$145,300
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prospect Hill pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27314 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.4 square miles in Prospect Hill, Caswell County, North Carolina. The area is home to 1,051 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27314 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27314 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,159. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $145,300 (44% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27314 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caswell County, so you can benchmark 27314 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27314, Prospect Hill, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,051

Population

67.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27314?

35.6

Median Age

34.7%

Male

65.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$29,159

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

467

Total Housing Units

282

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$145,300

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 27314, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,314,000.

12

Businesses

119

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27314 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27314 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27231 Cedar Grove, NC 2,148 6.2 mi
27541 Hurdle Mills, NC 3,770 5.9 mi
27291 Leasburg, NC 1,662 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27314 in?
ZIP code 27314 (Prospect Hill) is located in Caswell County, North Carolina. Caswell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caswell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27314?
ZIP code 27314 in Prospect Hill, NC has a population of 1,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27314?
The median home value in ZIP 27314 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27314?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27314 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27314?
ZIP code 27314 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27314?
In ZIP code 27314, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27314?
In ZIP code 27314, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27314?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27314 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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