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Coats, NC
Town in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Population
1,664
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,078
ZIP codes
0
Coats and its ZIP codes
Coats at a glance
- Coats is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,009 a year, 49% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,200 (57% below North Carolina) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Coats, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coats, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,009
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$125,200
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (160), German Americans (141), Mexican Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harnett County. PPP loans are for Coats.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,532
29,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$918M
FY 2026, $6,871 per person
How people get to work
Coats, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coats, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
341
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coats, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Coats
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| ErwinTown | 6.2 mi | 4.3 |
| BensonTown | 7.2 mi | 3 |
| DunnCity | 7.4 mi | 7.1 |
| AngierTown | 7.8 mi | 4.6 |
| LillingtonTown | 8.3 mi | 7.7 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7.6 |
| LindenTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| GodwinTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Fuquay-VarinaTown | 14 mi | 19.4 |
| Four OaksTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| FalconTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6 |
| WadeTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coats, NC in?
- Coats is in Harnett County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Coats, NC?
- About 1,664 people live in Coats, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coats?
- Nearby places include Buies Creek (4.3 mi), Erwin (6.2 mi), Benson (7.2 mi), Dunn (7.4 mi), Angier (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023