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 Moderate-density area
- $50,368
- Median income Below-median income area
- $258,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 27.1 square miles in Bunn, Franklin County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,053 residents on file, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27508 reports a modest median household income of $50,368 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,983. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $258,600 (0% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,128; 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Franklin County, so 27508 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 27508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bunn, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27508.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 27508, Bunn, 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
2,053
Population
27.1
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27508?
41.9
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$50,368
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$27,983
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27508 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bunn, 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)
$50,368 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
849housing units
849
Total Housing Units
720
Occupied Units
129
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,600
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 27508 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27549
Louisburg (27549)
24,112 residents
- 27597
Zebulon (27597)
22,181 residents
- 27882 7,413
Spring Hope (27882)
7,413 residents
- 27508 2,053
Bunn (27508)
2,053 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27508 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27597
Zebulon (27597)
$84,625 median income
- 27549
Louisburg (27549)
$67,879 median income
- 27882
Spring Hope (27882)
$52,691 median income
- 27508
Bunn (27508)
$50,368 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27508, 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 (2,053 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 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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