| ZIP Code | 27242 |
| ZIP Code Name | Eagle Springs |
| Primary County | Moore County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 1,376 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27242 is a United States ZIP Code located in Eagle Springs North Carolina. Portions of 27242 are also in Robbins and Candor and Biscoe Township. 27242 is entirely within Moore County. 27242 is within the Fayetteville Area.
27242 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 27242 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27242 is White. The current unemployment level in 27242 is 4.0%.
| Population | 1,376 |
| Population Growth Rate | -35.03% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 720 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $26,156 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $39,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.13% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,079 | 78.13% |
| Black | 296 | 21.43% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 139 | 13.79% |
| High School Diploma | 423 | 41.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 30 | 2.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 200 | 19.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 133 | 13.19% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 5.65% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 1.69% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.33600235,-79.63291168 |
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| Region | Fayetteville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 52 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65c - Sand Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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