City

Louisburg, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  North Carolina

👥25,826Population
💰$63,534Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$191,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.2%Hispanic: 13%Black: 24.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White58.2%
Hispanic13.0%
Black24.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma248 (1.6%)
HS Graduate5,284 (34%)
Some College1,861 (12%)
Associates2,896 (18.6%)
Bachelors1,867 (12%)
Graduate Degree3,384 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,534 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$191,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units11,326
Vacant Units1,576

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About Louisburg, NC

Louisburg is a city in North Carolina, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,826 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Louisburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,534 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Louisburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Louisburg is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Louisburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27549 25,826 $63,534 $191,400 $954 6.7% 33.8% 70.3%