ZIP Code 27816 is located in Castalia North Carolina. Portions of 27816 are also in Castalia Township and Cedar Rock Township and Gold Mine Township and Griffins Township (Nash County) and Cypress Creek Township (Franklin County). 27816 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Nash County. Regionally, it is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
| ZIP Code Name | Castalia |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,199 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27816 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27816 is White. The current unemployment level in 27816 is 5.4%.
| Population | 3,199 |
| Population Growth Rate | 35.10% |
| Population Density | 50 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 912 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,317 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $41,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.02% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 50.02% |
| Black | 1,279 | 40.69% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 7.35% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 44 | 1.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 89 | 7.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 140 | 11.81% |
| High School Diploma | 459 | 38.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 1.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 68 | 5.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 205 | 17.3% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 16.03% |
| Masters Degree | 20 | 1.69% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 36.10602570,-78.07401276 |
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| Regions | Eastern Carolina RegionMetro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Rocky Mount, NCRaleigh-Cary, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 64 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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