Bailey, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27807
Nash County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,629
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,382
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bailey pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27807 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 27807 (Bailey, NC) fell -7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.0 in 2023 to 207.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27807 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bailey, Nash County, North Carolina, home to 6,629 residents across 129.5 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27807 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,382 (16% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,352. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,900 (36% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $897; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nash County, so 27807 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 27807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bailey, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27807.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 27807, Bailey, 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
6,629
Population
129.5
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27807?
39.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
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?
$80,382
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,352
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27807 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Bailey, 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)
$80,382 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
2,464housing units
2,464
Total Housing Units
2,149
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,900
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$897
Median Rent
1987
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
-7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27807 have decreased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 143 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 164 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 197 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 224 |
| 2024 | -7.6% | 207 |
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 69 business establishments in ZIP 27807, employing approximately 465 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,679,000.
69
Businesses
465
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 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
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ZIP 27807 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
20,130 residents
- 27557 7,509
Middlesex (27557)
7,509 residents
- 27882 7,413
Spring Hope (27882)
7,413 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 27807 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27807 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27807
Bailey (27807)
$80,382 median income
- 27880
Sims (27880)
$79,375 median income
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
$75,696 median income
- 27557
Middlesex (27557)
$71,541 median income
- 27882
Spring Hope (27882)
$52,691 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27807 ranks the highest 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 27807, 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 (6,629 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 27807 in?
ZIP code 27807 (Bailey) 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 27807?
ZIP code 27807 in Bailey, NC has a population of 6,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27807?
The median household income in ZIP 27807 is $80,382, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27807?
The median home value in ZIP 27807 is $164,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27807 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27807?
ZIP code 27807 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 465 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27807 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27807?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27807 decreased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 27807?
In ZIP code 27807, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 27807?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27807 is 27.0 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 27807?
In ZIP code 27807, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27807 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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