City

Lillington, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Harnett County  ·  North Carolina

👥20,802Population
💰$61,781Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$227,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.5%Hispanic: 13.5%Black: 16.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White63.5%
Hispanic13.5%
Black16.4%
Asian1.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma268 (2.1%)
HS Graduate3,550 (28%)
Some College1,741 (13.7%)
Associates2,062 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,576 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree3,482 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College13.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,781 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$227,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,079/mo
Total Housing Units7,933
Vacant Units858

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Lillington, NC

Lillington is a city in North Carolina, located in Harnett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,802 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Lillington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,781 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lillington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,079 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lillington is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lillington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27546 20,802 $61,781 $227,000 $1,079 5.6% 39.9% 65.4%