ZIP Code 27544 - Kittrell North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27544 is located in Kittrell North Carolina. Portions of 27544 are also in Kittrell Township and Hayesville Township (Franklin County) and Franklinton Township and Fishing Creek Township (Granville County) and Louisburg Township and Brassfield Township. 27544 is primarily within Vance County, with some portions in Franklin County and Granville County. Regionally, 27544 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27544 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Kittrell |
| Primary County | Vance County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,319 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27544 Demographics
27544 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 27544 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27544 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27544 is 3.5%.
| Population | 4,319 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.11% |
| Population Density | 82 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,472 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,571 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $361,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 57.5% |
27544 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,761 | 61.41% |
| Black | 1,440 | 32.03% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27544 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 23.79% |
| Black | 184 | 59.16% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 16.08% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.32% |
27544 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 257 | 12.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 224 | 11.03% |
| High School Diploma | 775 | 38.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 83 | 4.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 169 | 8.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 276 | 13.59% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 10.24% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 1.43% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.49% |
27544 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.19661331, -78.43649292 |
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| Region | Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Henderson, NC Raleigh-Cary, NC Durham-Chapel Hill, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 53 Square Miles |
27544 Schools
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27544 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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