PlainZIP

Franklinton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27525

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

13,338
56/sq mi
$73,036
Median income
$284,300
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklinton, Franklin County, North Carolina, home to 13,338 residents across 239.5 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27525 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,036 (6% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,744. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $284,300 (10% above the state average), median rent at $1,011 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 27525 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Franklin 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 27525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklinton, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27525.

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 27525, Franklinton, 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

13,338

Population

239.5

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27525?

38.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 22.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$73,036

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$35,744

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27525 ranks nationally

Franklinton, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,036 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,286

Total Housing Units

6,701

Occupied Units

585

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$284,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,011

Median Rent

2002

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

-3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27525 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 152
2021 +12.8% 171
2022 +23.9% 212
2023 +10.9% 235
2024 -3.0% 228

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 205 business establishments in ZIP 27525, employing approximately 2,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,437,000.

205

Businesses

2,240

Employees

$159.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 22.4%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.7%
Retail trade 20 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 15 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 14 6.8%
Manufacturing 12 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.9%
Wholesale trade 9 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.4%
Finance and insurance 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.5%
Information 3 1.5%

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 27525 vs 27544 →

ZIP 27525 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 27525 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 27525 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 27525 ranks #3 of 4 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
27544 Kittrell, NC 4,449 5.9 mi
27596 Youngsville, NC 15,619 7.6 mi
27587 Wake Forest, NC 53,078 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

27549 standard
Louisburg, NC
Pop: 24,112
27596 standard
Youngsville, NC
Pop: 15,619
27508 standard
Bunn, NC
Pop: 2,053

Related Areas

Franklin County Franklinton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27525 in? ▼
ZIP code 27525 (Franklinton) 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 27525? ▼
ZIP code 27525 in Franklinton, NC has a population of 13,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27525 is $73,036, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27525 is $284,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27525 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27525? ▼
ZIP code 27525 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 2,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27525 are: Construction (46), Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27525 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 27525? ▼
In ZIP code 27525, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 27525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27525 is 33.2 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 27525? ▼
In ZIP code 27525, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27525 is 10.0% 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.