| ZIP Code | 27505 |
|---|---|
| City | Broadway |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 353 ft |
| Latitude | 35.406599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.004422 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 245 (5.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,470 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 667 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 672 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 620 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,002 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,629 ≈ Avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,900 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $975/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,158 |
| Vacant Units | 310 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,158 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 310 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 27505 is located in Broadway, North Carolina, within Lee County. With a population of 7,985, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 27505 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,629 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27505 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $975 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 27505 is majority White (65.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27505 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 27505 in Broadway, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,985 residents, a median household income of $77,629, and a median home value of $190,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.