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ZIP Code 27549
Louisburg, NC, Franklin County
Population
25,543
Land area
231.7sq mi
People per sq mi
110
City
Louisburg
ZIP 27549 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27549 at a glance
- ZIP 27549 (Louisburg) is 50% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,879 a year, 6% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,600 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27549
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27549, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,879
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$220,600
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
33.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
469
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,059
$150M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.94M
421 loans
Campaign donations
$99.63K
12% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27549, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
86
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27549, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 27549
ZIP codes near 27549
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27508Bunn | 9 mi | 10.6 |
| 27816Castalia | 9.1 mi | 65 |
| 27596Youngsville | 12 mi | 52.8 |
| 27882Spring Hope | 12 mi | 103.6 |
| 27525Franklinton | 13 mi | 93.8 |
| 27544Kittrell | 14 mi | 60.1 |
| 27856Nashville | 15 mi | 127.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27549?
- ZIP code 27549 is in Louisburg, NC (Franklin County).
- What county is ZIP code 27549 in?
- ZIP code 27549 is mostly in Franklin County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27549?
- About 25,543 people live in the 27549 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.