Middlesex, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27557
Nash County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,509
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,541
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middlesex pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27557 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 27557 (Middlesex, NC) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.3 in 2023 to 262.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27557 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middlesex, Nash County, North Carolina, home to 7,509 residents across 159.4 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27557 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,541 (3% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,157. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $199,900 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $845; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nash County, so 27557 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 27557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middlesex, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27557.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 27557, Middlesex, 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
7,509
Population
159.4
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27557?
40.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
8.3%
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?
$71,541
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$35,157
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27557 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Middlesex, 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)
$71,541 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
3,213housing units
3,213
Total Housing Units
2,992
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$845
Median Rent
1992
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
+17.5%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27557 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 156 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 184 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 227 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 223 |
| 2024 | +17.5% | 262 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 27557, employing approximately 794 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,452,000.
114
Businesses
794
Employees
$34.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 31.6% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
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 27557 vs 27807 →
ZIP 27557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27597
Zebulon (27597)
22,181 residents
- 27557 7,509
Middlesex (27557)
7,509 residents
- 27807 6,629
Bailey (27807)
6,629 residents
- 27880 3,304
Sims (27880)
3,304 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27557 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27597
Zebulon (27597)
$84,625 median income
- 27807
Bailey (27807)
$80,382 median income
- 27880
Sims (27880)
$79,375 median income
- 27557
Middlesex (27557)
$71,541 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27557 ranks #4 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 27557, 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 (7,509 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 27557 in?
ZIP code 27557 (Middlesex) is located in Nash County, North Carolina. Nash County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nash-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27557?
ZIP code 27557 in Middlesex, NC has a population of 7,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27557?
The median household income in ZIP 27557 is $71,541, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27557?
The median home value in ZIP 27557 is $199,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27557 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27557?
ZIP code 27557 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27557 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27557?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27557 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 27557?
In ZIP code 27557, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 27557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27557 is 36.3 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 27557?
In ZIP code 27557, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27557 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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