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ZIP Code 27242
Seven Lakes, NC, Moore County
Population
1,674
Land area
50.8sq mi
People per sq mi
33
City
Seven Lakes
ZIP 27242 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27242 at a glance
- ZIP 27242 (Seven Lakes) is 85% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Median rent is $724 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27242
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27242, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median rent
$724/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
36.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
16
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
69
$3.87M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.22M
32 loans
Campaign donations
$9,235
67% D, 16% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27242, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
483
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27242, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 27242
ZIP codes near 27242
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27209Biscoe | 6.7 mi | 46.7 |
| 27376Seven Lakes | 7.7 mi | 68.6 |
| 28327Carthage | 8.8 mi | 186.6 |
| 27325Robbins | 8.7 mi | 82.6 |
| 27281Jackson Springs | 10 mi | 68.3 |
| 27229Candor | 12 mi | 90.5 |
| 27356Star | 12 mi | 56.6 |
| 27259Bennett | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| 28367Norman | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| 28374Pinehurst | 13 mi | 21 |
| 27247Star | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| 27341Seagrove | 14 mi | 95.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27242?
- ZIP code 27242 is in Seven Lakes, NC (Moore County).
- What county is ZIP code 27242 in?
- ZIP code 27242 is mostly in Moore County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27242?
- About 1,674 people live in the 27242 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.