West End, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27376
Moore County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,386
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,598
- Median income Near-median income area
- $349,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West End pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27376 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27376 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West End, Moore County, North Carolina, home to 9,386 residents across 180.5 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27376 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,598 (8% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,554. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $349,300 (35% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $871.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Moore County, so 27376 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 27376
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West End, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27376.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 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 27376, West End, 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
9,386
Population
180.5
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27376?
54.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$74,598
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$42,554
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27376 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
West End, 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)
$74,598 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
4,648housing units
4,648
Total Housing Units
4,008
Occupied Units
640
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$871
Median Rent
1992
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27376 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 177 |
| 2021 | +0.0% | 177 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 215 |
| 2023 | +26.6% | 272 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 270 |
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 242 business establishments in ZIP 27376, employing approximately 2,214 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,895,000.
242
Businesses
2,214
Employees
$98.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 20.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 27376 vs 28374 →
ZIP 27376 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28374
Pinehurst (28374)
15,990 residents
- 28327
Carthage (28327)
15,433 residents
- 28315
Aberdeen (28315)
11,681 residents
- 27376
West End (27376)
9,386 residents
- 27281 3,100
Jackson Springs (27281)
3,100 residents
- 27242 2,100
Eagle Springs (27242)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27376 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27376 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28374
Pinehurst (28374)
$111,311 median income
- 28327
Carthage (28327)
$87,434 median income
- 28315
Aberdeen (28315)
$77,418 median income
- 27376
West End (27376)
$74,598 median income
- 27281
Jackson Springs (27281)
$74,547 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27376 ranks #4 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 27376, 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 (9,386 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 27376 in?
ZIP code 27376 (West End) 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 27376?
ZIP code 27376 in West End, NC has a population of 9,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27376?
The median household income in ZIP 27376 is $74,598, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27376?
The median home value in ZIP 27376 is $349,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27376?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27376 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27376?
ZIP code 27376 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 2,214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27376?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27376 are: Construction (50), Health care and social assistance (30), Retail trade (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27376?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27376 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 27376?
In ZIP code 27376, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 27376?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27376 is 33.1 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 27376?
In ZIP code 27376, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27376?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27376 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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