| ZIP Code | 27882 |
|---|---|
| City | Spring Hope |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Nash County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Elevation | 252 ft |
| Latitude | 35.942383 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.118404 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,074 (41.8%) |
| Some College | 696 (14%) |
| Associates | 841 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 533 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 747 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,972 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,700 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $822/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,898 |
| Vacant Units | 798 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,898 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 798 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 27882 is located in Spring Hope, North Carolina, within Nash County. With a population of 8,629, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 27882 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,972 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27882 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $822 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 27882 is majority White (51.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27882 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 27882 in Spring Hope, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,629 residents, a median household income of $55,972, and a median home value of $161,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.