Creedmoor, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27522

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

12,335
66/sq mi: $77,094
Median income: $270,700
Median home value: 31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Creedmoor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs: 66
people per sq mi: 80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.5 square miles in Creedmoor, Granville County, North Carolina. The area is home to 12,335 residents, producing a population density of 66 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 27522 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27522 sits at $77,094 (11% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,698. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $270,700 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,103 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Granville County, so you can benchmark 27522 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 27522

Construction

51
Retail trade

48
Other services (except public administration)

37
Accommodation and food services

32
Health care and social assistance

23

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27522, Creedmoor, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

12,335

Population

187.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27522?

40.7

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.2%

African American 28.5%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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?

$77,094

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$35,698

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27522 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,094 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,481

Total Housing Units

4,989

Occupied Units

492

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%

Renter 20.0%

$270,700

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,103

Median Rent

1995

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

+16.5%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27522 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+0.6%	135
2021	+15.1%	155
2022	+15.8%	180
2023	+11.1%	200
2024	+16.5%	233

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 296 business establishments in ZIP 27522, employing approximately 4,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,971,000.

296

Businesses

4,528

Employees

$237.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	51	17.2%
Retail trade	48	16.2%
Other services (except public administration)	37	12.5%
Accommodation and food services	32	10.8%
Health care and social assistance	23	7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	20	6.8%
Manufacturing	17	5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	16	5.4%
Transportation and warehousing	13	4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	11	3.7%
Finance and insurance	10	3.4%
Wholesale trade	8	2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.0%

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 27522 vs 27509 →

27587

53,078
27703

41,937
27522

12,335
27509

10,167
27581

3,049

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27522 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27587

$133,743
27703

$89,317
27522

$77,094
27509

$73,136
27581

$59,492

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27522 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27509	Butner, NC	10,167	5.9 mi
27581	Stem, NC	3,049	7.3 mi
27587	Wake Forest, NC	53,078	11.0 mi
27703	Durham, NC	41,937	12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27522 in? ▼

ZIP code 27522 (Creedmoor) is located in Granville County, North Carolina. Granville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/granville-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 27522? ▼

ZIP code 27522 in Creedmoor, NC has a population of 12,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27522? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27522 is $77,094, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27522? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27522 is $270,700, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27522? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27522 is White at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27522? ▼

ZIP code 27522 has 296 business establishments employing approximately 4,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27522? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27522 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27522? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27522 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 27522? ▼

In ZIP code 27522, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 27522? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27522 is 30.7 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 27522? ▼

In ZIP code 27522, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27522? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27522 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.