Carthage, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28327
Moore County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,433
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,434
- Median income Above-median income area
- $322,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carthage pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28327 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 28327 (Carthage, NC) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.4 in 2023 to 249.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28327 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carthage, Moore County, North Carolina, home to 15,433 residents across 493.1 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28327 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,434 (26% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,214. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $322,000 (24% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,251.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Moore County, so 28327 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 28327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carthage, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28327.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 28327, Carthage, 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
15,433
Population
493.1
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28327?
39.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
2.9%
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?
$87,434
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$37,214
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28327 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Carthage, 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)
$87,434 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
8,077housing units
8,077
Total Housing Units
7,208
Occupied Units
869
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,000
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,251
Median Rent
1995
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28327 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 211 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 226 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 250 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 28327, employing approximately 2,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,504,000.
289
Businesses
2,179
Employees
$80.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 28327 vs 27376 →
ZIP 28327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28327
Carthage (28327)
15,433 residents
- 27376
West End (27376)
9,386 residents
- 28350 305
Lakeview (28350)
305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28327 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28327, 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 (15,433 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 28327 in?
ZIP code 28327 (Carthage) is located in Moore County, North Carolina. Moore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moore-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28327?
ZIP code 28327 in Carthage, NC has a population of 15,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28327?
The median household income in ZIP 28327 is $87,434, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28327?
The median home value in ZIP 28327 is $322,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28327 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28327?
ZIP code 28327 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 2,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28327 are: Construction (46), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28327?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28327 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 28327?
In ZIP code 28327, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 28327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28327 is 26.7 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 28327?
In ZIP code 28327, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28327 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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