ZIP Code 27344 - Siler City North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27344 is located in Siler City North Carolina. Portions of 27344 are also in Matthews Township and Hickory Mountain Township and Albright Township and Bear Creek Township and Hadley Township and Coleridge Township and Columbia Township (Randolph County). 27344 is primarily within Chatham County, with some portions in Randolph County. Regionally, 27344 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27344 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Siler City |
| Primary County | Chatham County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 18,894 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27344 Demographics
27344 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 27344 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27344 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 27344 is 3.5%.
| Population | 18,894 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 111 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,447 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,067 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $493,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 52.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50.83% |
27344 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,471 | 52.33% |
| Black | 3,287 | 16.43% |
| Hispanic | 6,186 | 30.92% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27344 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,135 | 33.4% |
| Black | 422 | 12.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 53.27% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
27344 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 756 | 8.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,248 | 13.79% |
| High School Diploma | 3,530 | 39.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 178 | 1.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 594 | 6.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,311 | 14.49% |
| Associates Degree | 705 | 7.79% |
| Masters Degree | 550 | 6.08% |
| Professional Degree | 93 | 1.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 84 | 0.93% |
27344 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.72803497, -79.43566895 |
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| Regions | Metro Raleigh-Durham Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Greensboro-High Point, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 170 Square Miles |
27344 Schools
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27344 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45c - Carolina Slate Belt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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