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 Moderate-density area
- $77,094
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27522 (Creedmoor, NC) rose +16.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.0 in 2023 to 233.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,698. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $270,700 (4% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,103; 80.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Granville County, so 27522 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 27522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Creedmoor, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27522.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27522?
40.7
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
9.2%
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?
$77,094
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,698
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27522 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Creedmoor, 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)
$77,094 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
5,481housing units
5,481
Total Housing Units
4,989
Occupied Units
492
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,700
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27587
Wake Forest (27587)
53,078 residents
- 27703
Durham (27703)
41,937 residents
- 27522 12,335
Creedmoor (27522)
12,335 residents
- 27509 10,167
Butner (27509)
10,167 residents
- 27581 3,049
Stem (27581)
3,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27522 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27587
Wake Forest (27587)
$133,743 median income
- 27703
Durham (27703)
$89,317 median income
- 27522
Creedmoor (27522)
$77,094 median income
- 27509
Butner (27509)
$73,136 median income
- 27581
Stem (27581)
$59,492 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27522, 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 (12,335 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 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.
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