Moncure, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27559
Chatham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,288
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,490
- Median income Near-median income area
- $385,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moncure pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27559 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27559 covers 125.7 square miles in Moncure, Chatham County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,288 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,490 (8% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,358. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $385,000 (48% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,310.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 27559 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 27559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moncure, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27559.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 27559, Moncure, 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
2,288
Population
125.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27559?
50.9
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
4.2%
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?
$74,490
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$40,358
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27559 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Moncure, 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)
$74,490 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,188housing units
1,188
Total Housing Units
992
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,000
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,310
Median Rent
1991
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
-2.2%
YoY Change (2023)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27559 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.8% | 154 |
| 2020 | +1.8% | 156 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 167 |
| 2022 | +47.5% | 247 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 242 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 27559, employing approximately 1,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,401,000.
69
Businesses
1,196
Employees
$80.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 21.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
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 27559 vs 27562 →
ZIP 27559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27330
Sanford (27330)
37,947 residents
- 27312
Pittsboro (27312)
18,306 residents
- 27523 9,552
Apex (27523)
9,552 residents
- 27559 2,288
Moncure (27559)
2,288 residents
- 27562 1,938
New Hill (27562)
1,938 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27559 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27562
New Hill (27562)
$172,955 median income
- 27523
Apex (27523)
$135,625 median income
- 27312
Pittsboro (27312)
$103,104 median income
- 27559
Moncure (27559)
$74,490 median income
- 27330 $61,300
Sanford (27330)
$61,300 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27559 ranks #4 of 5 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 27559, 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 (2,288 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 27559 in?
ZIP code 27559 (Moncure) is located in Chatham County, North Carolina. Chatham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chatham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27559?
ZIP code 27559 in Moncure, NC has a population of 2,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27559?
The median household income in ZIP 27559 is $74,490, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27559?
The median home value in ZIP 27559 is $385,000, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27559 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27559?
ZIP code 27559 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 1,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27559 are: Construction (15), Manufacturing (9), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27559 decreased by 2.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 27559?
In ZIP code 27559, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 27559?
In ZIP code 27559, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27559 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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