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ZIP Code 27557
Middlesex, NC, Nash County
Population
8,657
Land area
67.2sq mi
People per sq mi
129
City
Middlesex
ZIP 27557 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27557 at a glance
- ZIP 27557 (Middlesex) is 42% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,541, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,900 (31% below North Carolina) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27557
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27557, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,541
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$199,900
Prices +13.3% in a year
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
36.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
114
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
794
$34.45M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.36M
88 loans
Campaign donations
$3,395
29% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27557, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27557, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 27557
ZIP codes near 27557
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27807Bailey | 6.2 mi | 48.1 |
| 27597Zebulon | 6.5 mi | 118.5 |
| 27880Sims | 7.9 mi | 25.5 |
| 27591Wendell | 10 mi | 66.6 |
| 27896Wilson | 12 mi | 35.2 |
| 27542Kenly | 12 mi | 90.1 |
| 27882Spring Hope | 12 mi | 103.6 |
| 27508Bunn | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| 27851Lucama | 13 mi | 44.3 |
| 27527Archer Lodge | 14 mi | 44.1 |
| 27576Selma | 14 mi | 81.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27557?
- ZIP code 27557 is in Middlesex, NC (Nash County).
- What county is ZIP code 27557 in?
- ZIP code 27557 is mostly in Nash County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27557?
- About 8,657 people live in the 27557 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.