| ZIP Code | 27521 |
|---|---|
| City | Coats |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Harnett County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 219 ft |
| Latitude | 35.412121 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.655865 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,243 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 477 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 781 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 445 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 904 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,540 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,700 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $912/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,896 |
| Vacant Units | 247 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,896 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 247 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 27521 is located in Coats, North Carolina, within Harnett County. With a population of 6,607, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 27521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,540 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $201,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $912 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 27521 is majority White (63.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27521 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 27521 in Coats, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,607 residents, a median household income of $57,540, and a median home value of $201,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.