| Official Zip Code Name | Castalia |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Franklin |
| Secondary County: | Nash |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Current Population: | 2516 |
| Racial Majority: | White 67.75% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $36163 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $38600 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 33.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 207 - 348 ft. |
| Area | 64 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.10602500, -78.07401200 |
The current unemployment level in 27816 is 5.2% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27816 increased to 2516 from 2064 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27816 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27816 public schools is . % of students in 27816 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1557 | 67.75% | 1484 | +5% |
| Black Or African American | 572 | 24.89% | 778 | -26% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 6.83% | 184 | -15% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 7 | 0.3% | 33 | -79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 32 | 0.22% | 32 | -84% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2516 | 2064 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 980 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $36163 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 63.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.00% |
| 27816 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 1 | G. K. Butterfield | Democrat |
| North Carolina District 13 | Ted Budd | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27891 - Whitakers |
| 27549 - Louisburg |
| 27882 - Spring Hope |
| 27589 - Warrenton |
| 27844 - Hollister |
| 27856 - Nashville |
| Castalia, NC |
Zip Code 27816 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 30 | 37 | 46 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 60 | 47 | 39 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 63 | 54 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.11 | 3.46 | 4.33 | 3.1 | 4.08 | 3.77 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.24 | 3.19 | 3.07 | 3.12 | 45.29 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27816 | |
|---|---|
| Bunn High School | Franklin |
| Louisburg High School | Franklin |
| Northern Nash High School | Nash |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 27816 | |
|---|---|
| Bunn Middle School | Franklin |
| Red Oak Middle School | Nash |
| Terrell Lane Middle School | Franklin |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 27816 | |
|---|---|
| Edward Best Elementary School | Franklin |
| Laurel Mill Elementary School | Franklin |