Spring Hope, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27882
Nash County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,413
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,691
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spring Hope pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27882 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 27882 (Spring Hope, NC) rose +21.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.4 in 2023 to 258.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27882 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Hope, Nash County, North Carolina, home to 7,413 residents across 256.5 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27882 reports a modest median household income of $52,691 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,808. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,900 (35% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $845; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nash County, so 27882 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 27882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Hope, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27882.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
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 27882, Spring Hope, 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
7,413
Population
256.5
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27882?
42.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
4.3%
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?
$52,691
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,808
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27882 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Spring Hope, 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)
$52,691 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
3,880housing units
3,880
Total Housing Units
3,121
Occupied Units
759
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$845
Median Rent
1981
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
+21.0%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27882 have increased 21.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 149 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 164 |
| 2022 | +25.5% | 206 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 213 |
| 2024 | +21.0% | 258 |
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 27882, employing approximately 994 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,564,000.
114
Businesses
994
Employees
$43.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| 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 27882 vs 27508 →
ZIP 27882 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
- 27856
Nashville (27856)
17,141 residents
- 27882 7,413
Spring Hope (27882)
7,413 residents
- 27807 6,629
Bailey (27807)
6,629 residents
- 27508 2,053
Bunn (27508)
2,053 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27882 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27882 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
- 27896
Wilson (27896)
$75,696 median income
- 27856
Nashville (27856)
$66,510 median income
- 27882
Spring Hope (27882)
$52,691 median income
- 27508
Bunn (27508)
$50,368 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27882 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 27882, 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 (7,413 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 27882 in?
ZIP code 27882 (Spring Hope) 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 27882?
ZIP code 27882 in Spring Hope, NC has a population of 7,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27882?
The median household income in ZIP 27882 is $52,691, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27882?
The median home value in ZIP 27882 is $169,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27882?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27882 is White at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27882?
ZIP code 27882 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 994 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27882?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27882 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27882?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27882 increased by 21.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 27882?
In ZIP code 27882, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 27882?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27882 is 30.9 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 27882?
In ZIP code 27882, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27882?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27882 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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