Angier, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27501
Harnett County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,571
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $73,336
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Angier pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Angier, Harnett County, North Carolina, home to 17,571 residents across 158.4 square miles, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,336 (6% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,134. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $272,800 (5% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,005; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harnett County, so 27501 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 27501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Angier, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27501.
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 32
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 29
Accommodation and food services
29 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 27501, Angier, 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
17,571
Population
158.4
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27501?
36.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
10.0%
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?
$73,336
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$35,134
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27501 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Angier, 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)
$73,336 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
9,452housing units
9,452
Total Housing Units
9,023
Occupied Units
429
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,800
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,005
Median Rent
1997
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27501 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 154 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 173 |
| 2022 | +25.7% | 217 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 227 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 228 |
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 383 business establishments in ZIP 27501, employing approximately 2,638 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,171,000.
383
Businesses
2,638
Employees
$106.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 105 | 27.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.8% |
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 27501 vs 27592 →
ZIP 27501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27526
Fuquay Varina (27526)
38,894 residents
- 27501
Angier (27501)
17,571 residents
- 27592 15,244
Willow Spring (27592)
15,244 residents
- 27521 6,035
Coats (27521)
6,035 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27526
Fuquay Varina (27526)
$110,017 median income
- 27592
Willow Spring (27592)
$104,252 median income
- 27501
Angier (27501)
$73,336 median income
- 27521
Coats (27521)
$61,590 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27501 ranks #3 of 4 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 27501, 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 (17,571 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 27501 in?
ZIP code 27501 (Angier) is located in Harnett County, North Carolina. Harnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harnett-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27501?
ZIP code 27501 in Angier, NC has a population of 17,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27501?
The median household income in ZIP 27501 is $73,336, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27501?
The median home value in ZIP 27501 is $272,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27501 is White at 65.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27501?
ZIP code 27501 has 383 business establishments employing approximately 2,638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27501 are: Construction (105), Other services (except public administration) (48), Retail trade (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27501 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 27501?
In ZIP code 27501, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 27501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27501 is 38.9 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 27501?
In ZIP code 27501, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27501 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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