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Creedmoor, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27522

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

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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Creedmoor, Granville County, North Carolina, home to 12,335 residents across 187.5 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $270,700 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,103 a month; 80.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 27522 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Granville County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 27522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Creedmoor, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27522.

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 27522, Creedmoor, 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

12,335

Population

187.5

Area (sq mi)

66

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

Creedmoor, NC 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

$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 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

13

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 →

ZIP 27522 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 27522 ranks #3 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 27522 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 27522 ranks #3 of 5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Granville County

27565 standard
Oxford, NC
Pop: 25,255
27509 standard
Butner, NC
Pop: 10,167
27572 standard
Rougemont, NC
Pop: 6,546
27581 standard
Stem, NC
Pop: 3,049
27507 standard
Bullock, NC
Pop: 1,929
27582 standard
Stovall, NC
Pop: 289

Related Areas

Granville County Creedmoor, NC North Carolina

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.

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