Semora, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27343

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

1,716
14/sq mi
$79,931
Median income
$518,800
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Semora pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27343 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27343 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.2 square miles in Semora, Person County, North Carolina. The area is home to 1,716 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 27343 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27343 sits at $79,931 (16% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $75,989. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $518,800 (100% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27343 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Person County, so you can benchmark 27343 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 27343

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27343.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27343, Semora, 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

1,716

Population

119.2

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27343?

50.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 20.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$79,931

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$75,989

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27343 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,931 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,179

Total Housing Units

593

Occupied Units

586

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$518,800

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 27343, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,175,000.

33

Businesses

494

Employees

$36.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 15.2%
Retail trade 5 15.2%
Utilities 4 12.1%
Manufacturing 4 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.1%

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 27343 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 27343 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 27343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27343 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24520 Alton, VA 2,450 6.4 mi
27305 Milton, NC 1,685 7.7 mi
27291 Leasburg, NC 1,662 8.1 mi
27574 Roxboro, NC 14,373 9.6 mi
27573 Roxboro, NC 11,414 9.8 mi
24594 Sutherlin, VA 1,651 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27343 in?
ZIP code 27343 (Semora) is located in Person County, North Carolina. Person County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/person-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27343?
ZIP code 27343 in Semora, NC has a population of 1,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27343?
The median household income in ZIP 27343 is $79,931, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27343?
The median home value in ZIP 27343 is $518,800, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27343 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27343?
ZIP code 27343 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27343 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Utilities (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27343?
In ZIP code 27343, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 27343?
In ZIP code 27343, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27343 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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