Kittrell, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27544
Vance County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,449
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,304
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kittrell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27544 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27544 covers 157.8 square miles in Kittrell, Vance County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,449 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27544 reports a modest median household income of $66,304 (4% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,706. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,900 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $787; owner occupancy is 80.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Vance County, so 27544 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 27544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kittrell, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27544.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 27544, Kittrell, 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
4,449
Population
157.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27544?
52.2
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$66,304
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$30,706
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27544 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Kittrell, 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)
$66,304 Top 46% higher than 54% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,587housing units
1,587
Total Housing Units
1,300
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$787
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 27544, employing approximately 429 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,571,000.
42
Businesses
429
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 27544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27536
Henderson (27536)
17,289 residents
- 27525
Franklinton (27525)
13,338 residents
- 27544 4,449
Kittrell (27544)
4,449 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27544 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27525
Franklinton (27525)
$73,036 median income
- 27544
Kittrell (27544)
$66,304 median income
- 27536
Henderson (27536)
$39,985 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27544 ranks #2 of 3 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 27544, 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 (4,449 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 27544 in?
ZIP code 27544 (Kittrell) is located in Vance County, North Carolina. Vance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vance-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27544?
ZIP code 27544 in Kittrell, NC has a population of 4,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27544?
The median household income in ZIP 27544 is $66,304, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27544?
The median home value in ZIP 27544 is $173,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27544 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27544?
ZIP code 27544 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27544 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27544?
In ZIP code 27544, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 27544?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27544 is 29.9 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 27544?
In ZIP code 27544, 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 27544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27544 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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