ZIP Code 27549 - Louisburg North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27549 is located in Louisburg North Carolina. Portions of 27549 are also in Lake Royale and Centerville and Bunn and Louisburg Township and Sandy Creek Township (Franklin County) and Harris Township (Franklin County) and Gold Mine Township and Cypress Creek Township (Franklin County) and Cedar Rock Township and Dunn Township and Hayesville Township (Franklin County) and Franklinton Township and Youngsville Township. 27549 is entirely within Franklin County. Regionally, 27549 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27549 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Louisburg |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 25,193 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27549 Demographics
27549 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 27549 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27549 is White. The current unemployment level in 27549 is 3.5%.
| Population | 25,193 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.28% |
| Population Density | 107 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,525 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,650 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $442,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 40.08% |
27549 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,072 | 61.73% |
| Black | 6,987 | 28.62% |
| Hispanic | 2,113 | 8.65% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27549 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,260 | 42.64% |
| Black | 1,004 | 33.98% |
| Hispanic | 662 | 22.4% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
27549 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,147 | 8.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,404 | 10.43% |
| High School Diploma | 5,198 | 38.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 209 | 1.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 772 | 5.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,487 | 18.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,121 | 8.33% |
| Masters Degree | 819 | 6.09% |
| Professional Degree | 146 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 154 | 1.14% |
27549 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.10588455, -78.23729706 |
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| Region | Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Raleigh-Cary, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 236 Square Miles |
27549 Schools
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27549 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 | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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