City

Coats, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Harnett County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,607Population
💰$57,540Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$201,700Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.6%Hispanic: 17.6%Black: 13.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White63.6%
Hispanic17.6%
Black13.9%
Asian0.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,243 (31.9%)
Some College477 (12.3%)
Associates781 (20.1%)
Bachelors445 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree904 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College12.3%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,540 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$201,700 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units2,896
Vacant Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Coats, NC

Coats is a city in North Carolina, located in Harnett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,607 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Coats is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,540 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Coats is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coats is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.61%).

Coats, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Coats
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27521 6,607 $57,540 $201,700 $912 2.8% 34.7% 67.0%