Bunn, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27508

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

2,053
76/sq mi
$50,368
Median income
$258,600
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bunn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
76
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27508 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.1 square miles in Bunn, Franklin County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,053 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 27508 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27508 sits at $50,368 (27% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $27,983. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.6%. On housing, the median home value is $258,600 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 27508 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 27508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27508.

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 27508, Bunn, 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

2,053

Population

27.1

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27508?

41.9

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 36.1%
African American 37.4%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$50,368

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$27,983

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27508 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,368 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

849

Total Housing Units

720

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$258,600

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 27508, employing approximately 336 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,646,000.

36

Businesses

336

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 22.2%
Construction 5 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.3%

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 27508 vs 27882 →

ZIP 27508 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 27508 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 27508 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 27508 ranks #4 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
27882 Spring Hope, NC 7,413 7.6 mi
27549 Louisburg, NC 24,112 10.1 mi
27597 Zebulon, NC 22,181 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27508 in?
ZIP code 27508 (Bunn) is located in Franklin County, North Carolina. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27508?
ZIP code 27508 in Bunn, NC has a population of 2,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27508?
The median household income in ZIP 27508 is $50,368, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27508?
The median home value in ZIP 27508 is $258,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27508 is African American at 37.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27508?
ZIP code 27508 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 336 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27508 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27508?
In ZIP code 27508, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 27508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27508 is 29.7 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 27508?
In ZIP code 27508, 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 27508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27508 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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