Macclesfield, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27852
Edgecombe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,977
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,921
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macclesfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27852 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27852 covers 125.6 square miles in Macclesfield, Edgecombe County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,977 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27852 reports a modest median household income of $55,921 (19% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,558. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,100 (45% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $886; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Edgecombe County, so 27852 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 27852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macclesfield, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27852.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 27852, Macclesfield, 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
2,977
Population
125.6
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27852?
41.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$55,921
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$33,558
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27852 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Macclesfield, 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)
$55,921 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,157housing units
1,157
Total Housing Units
1,112
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,100
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$886
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 27852, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,231,000.
32
Businesses
118
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 28.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 21.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.4% |
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 27852 vs 27864 →
ZIP 27852 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27864
Pinetops (27864)
4,779 residents
- 27852
Macclesfield (27852)
2,977 residents
- 27829
Fountain (27829)
1,930 residents
- 27873 397
Saratoga (27873)
397 residents
- 27827 33
Falkland (27827)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27852 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27852 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27827
Falkland (27827)
$96,144 median income
- 27864
Pinetops (27864)
$64,201 median income
- 27829
Fountain (27829)
$58,277 median income
- 27852
Macclesfield (27852)
$55,921 median income
- 27873 $25,625
Saratoga (27873)
$25,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27852 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 27852, 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 (2,977 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 27852 in?
ZIP code 27852 (Macclesfield) is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Edgecombe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgecombe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27852?
ZIP code 27852 in Macclesfield, NC has a population of 2,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27852?
The median household income in ZIP 27852 is $55,921, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27852?
The median home value in ZIP 27852 is $142,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27852 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27852?
ZIP code 27852 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27852 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27852?
In ZIP code 27852, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 27852?
In ZIP code 27852, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27852 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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