Hurdle Mills, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27541
Person County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,770
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,305
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hurdle Mills pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27541 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 27541 (Hurdle Mills, NC) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.8 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27541 covers 180.4 square miles in Hurdle Mills, Person County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,770 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27541 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,305 (9% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,081. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,000 (9% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,786; 89.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Person County, so 27541 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 27541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hurdle Mills, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27541.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 27541, Hurdle Mills, 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
3,770
Population
180.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27541?
49.7
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
6.2%
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?
$75,305
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$45,081
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27541 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hurdle Mills, 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)
$75,305 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
1,764housing units
1,764
Total Housing Units
1,438
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,000
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,786
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27541 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 154 |
| 2021 | -4.2% | 147 |
| 2022 | +31.9% | 194 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 217 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 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 58 business establishments in ZIP 27541, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,846,000.
58
Businesses
236
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27573
Roxboro (27573)
11,414 residents
- 27541 3,770
Hurdle Mills (27541)
3,770 residents
- 27231 2,148
Cedar Grove (27231)
2,148 residents
- 27291 1,662
Leasburg (27291)
1,662 residents
- 27314 1,051
Prospect Hill (27314)
1,051 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27541 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27291
Leasburg (27291)
$89,610 median income
- 27541
Hurdle Mills (27541)
$75,305 median income
- 27231
Cedar Grove (27231)
$64,471 median income
- 27573
Roxboro (27573)
$45,736 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27541 ranks #2 of 4 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 27541, 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 (3,770 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 27541 in?
ZIP code 27541 (Hurdle Mills) is located in Person County, North Carolina. Person County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/person-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27541?
ZIP code 27541 in Hurdle Mills, NC has a population of 3,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27541?
The median household income in ZIP 27541 is $75,305, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27541?
The median home value in ZIP 27541 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27541 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27541?
ZIP code 27541 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27541 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27541?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27541 increased by 5.2% 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 27541?
In ZIP code 27541, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27541?
In ZIP code 27541, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27541 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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