PlainZIP

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
$73,336
Median income
$272,800
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,134. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $272,800 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,005 monthly, and 77.9% of units 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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harnett County, so you can benchmark 27501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27501?

36.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.6%
African American 12.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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

$35,134

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

38.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27501 ranks nationally

Angier, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,336 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,452

Total Housing Units

9,023

Occupied Units

429

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$272,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 27501 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 27501 ranks #2 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 27501 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 27501 ranks #3 of 4 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
27592 Willow Spring, NC 15,244 5.0 mi
27521 Coats, NC 6,035 5.2 mi
27526 Fuquay Varina, NC 38,894 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harnett County

28334 standard
Dunn, NC
Pop: 24,908
28390 standard
Spring Lake, NC
Pop: 19,942
27546 standard
Lillington, NC
Pop: 19,471
28326 standard
Cameron, NC
Pop: 17,646
28339 standard
Erwin, NC
Pop: 6,751
27521 standard
Coats, NC
Pop: 6,035

Related Areas

Harnett County Angier, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.