Siler City, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27344
Chatham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,022
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,320
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Siler City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27344 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 27344 (Siler City, NC) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.2 in 2023 to 234.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, home to 18,022 residents across 429.1 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27344 reports a modest median household income of $57,320 (17% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,035. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,200 (29% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,056; owner occupancy is 67.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 27344 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 27344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Siler City, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27344.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 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 27344, Siler City, 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
18,022
Population
429.1
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27344?
39.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
17.1%
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?
$57,320
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,035
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27344 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Siler City, 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)
$57,320 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,065housing units
8,065
Total Housing Units
7,345
Occupied Units
720
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,200
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,056
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27344 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 165 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 202 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 217 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 380 business establishments in ZIP 27344, employing approximately 5,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,460,000.
380
Businesses
5,900
Employees
$230.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 40 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.8% |
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 27344 vs 27207 →
ZIP 27344 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27344
Siler City (27344)
18,022 residents
- 27207 3,795
Bear Creek (27207)
3,795 residents
- 27355 2,660
Staley (27355)
2,660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27344 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27344 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27207
Bear Creek (27207)
$70,211 median income
- 27355
Staley (27355)
$65,911 median income
- 27344
Siler City (27344)
$57,320 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27344 ranks #3 of 3 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 27344, 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 (18,022 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 27344 in?
ZIP code 27344 (Siler City) is located in Chatham County, North Carolina. Chatham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chatham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27344?
ZIP code 27344 in Siler City, NC has a population of 18,022 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27344?
The median household income in ZIP 27344 is $57,320, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27344?
The median home value in ZIP 27344 is $184,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27344 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27344?
ZIP code 27344 has 380 business establishments employing approximately 5,900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27344 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27344?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27344 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27344?
In ZIP code 27344, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 27344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27344 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27344?
In ZIP code 27344, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27344 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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