Coats, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27521
Harnett County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,035
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,590
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coats pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27521 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27521 (Coats, NC) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.4 in 2023 to 246.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27521 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coats, Harnett County, North Carolina, home to 6,035 residents across 67.2 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27521 reports a modest median household income of $61,590 (11% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,841. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,400 (12% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $894; 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harnett County, so 27521 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 27521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coats, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27521.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 27521, Coats, 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
6,035
Population
67.2
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27521?
40.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
10.4%
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?
$61,590
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,841
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27521 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Coats, 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)
$61,590 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,896housing units
2,896
Total Housing Units
2,627
Occupied Units
269
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,400
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27521 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 151 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 176 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 217 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 231 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 247 |
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 101 business establishments in ZIP 27521, employing approximately 671 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,521,000.
101
Businesses
671
Employees
$22.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 32.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
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 27521 vs 27501 →
ZIP 27521 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28334
Dunn (28334)
24,908 residents
- 27501
Angier (27501)
17,571 residents
- 27592
Willow Spring (27592)
15,244 residents
- 27504
Benson (27504)
14,566 residents
- 28339 6,751
Erwin (28339)
6,751 residents
- 27521 6,035
Coats (27521)
6,035 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27521 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27521 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27592
Willow Spring (27592)
$104,252 median income
- 27501
Angier (27501)
$73,336 median income
- 27504
Benson (27504)
$66,724 median income
- 27521
Coats (27521)
$61,590 median income
- 28334
Dunn (28334)
$53,036 median income
- 28339
Erwin (28339)
$50,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27521 ranks #4 of 6 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 27521, 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 (6,035 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 27521 in?
ZIP code 27521 (Coats) 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 27521?
ZIP code 27521 in Coats, NC has a population of 6,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27521?
The median household income in ZIP 27521 is $61,590, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27521?
The median home value in ZIP 27521 is $227,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27521?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27521 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27521?
ZIP code 27521 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27521?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27521 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27521?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27521 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 27521?
In ZIP code 27521, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 27521?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27521 is 34.4 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 27521?
In ZIP code 27521, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27521?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27521 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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