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Louisburg, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27549

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

24,112
39/sq mi
$67,879
Median income
$220,600
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Louisburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27549 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina, with 24,112 residents across 626.3 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27549 reports a modest median household income of $67,879 (2% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,499. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Housing costs here run $220,600 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,055 a month; 71.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 27549 in local context, 1 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 27549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisburg, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27549.

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 27549, Louisburg, 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

24,112

Population

626.3

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27549?

41.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.4%
African American 25.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$67,879

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$36,499

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27549 ranks nationally

Louisburg, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,879 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,512

Total Housing Units

9,862

Occupied Units

1,650

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$220,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,055

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27549 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 148
2021 +11.8% 165
2022 +19.1% 197
2023 +14.0% 225
2024 +3.4% 232

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 469 business establishments in ZIP 27549, employing approximately 4,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,429,000.

469

Businesses

4,059

Employees

$150.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 19.0%
Retail trade 69 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 46 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 36 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.3%
Finance and insurance 22 4.7%
Manufacturing 19 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.8%
Wholesale trade 12 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Information 6 1.3%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%

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 27549 vs 27508 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
27508 Bunn, NC 2,053 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

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Youngsville, NC
Pop: 15,619
27525 standard
Franklinton, NC
Pop: 13,338
27508 standard
Bunn, NC
Pop: 2,053

Related Areas

Franklin County Louisburg, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27549 in? ▼
ZIP code 27549 (Louisburg) 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 27549? ▼
ZIP code 27549 in Louisburg, NC has a population of 24,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27549 is $67,879, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27549 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27549 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27549? ▼
ZIP code 27549 has 469 business establishments employing approximately 4,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27549 are: Construction (89), Retail trade (69), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27549? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27549 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 27549? ▼
In ZIP code 27549, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 27549? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27549 is 33.9 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 27549? ▼
In ZIP code 27549, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27549 is 15.7% 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.