27508 ZIP Code — Bunn, NC

Franklin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27508 is located in Bunn, North Carolina, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 10.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27508

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,798. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 27508 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,409

population

10.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27508 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27508

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bunn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27882 Spring Hope (7.4 mi) 27549 Louisburg (8.8 mi) 27597 Zebulon (10.5 mi) 27596 Youngsville (11.4 mi) 27571 Rolesville (12.1 mi) 27557 Middlesex (12.1 mi) 27816 Castalia (14 mi) 27807 Bailey (14.2 mi) 27591 Wendell (14.5 mi) 27856 Nashville (14.6 mi) 27525 Franklinton (16.6 mi) 27587 Wake Forest (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,409
Population density	228 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	10.58 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.9591
Longitude	-78.2472
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	42.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	19.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,409

Population

228

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$49,798

Median household income

$27,275

Per capita income

$218,300

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

712

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

246

25–34

176

172

35–44

123

152

45–54

109

213

55–59

152

60–64

204

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	13.0%
18 and over	2,097	87.0%
65 and over	495	20.5%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 41.8%

White 41.2%

Two or more races 10.5%

Asian 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,024	41.8%
White	1,010	41.2%
Two or more races	258	10.5%
Asian	93	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.7%
Other race	21	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	42.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	19.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 28.6%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	28.6%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$49,798

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 38.6%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,300
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	26.3%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	1.7%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	337	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	41	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	107	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	346	41.6%
Households with children under 18	139	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	52.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	15.4%
Married	36.9%	46.8%
Separated	0.2%	1.3%
Widowed	2.5%	26.6%
Divorced	22.8%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	12.6%
Kindergarten	7	1.9%
Elementary school	180	48.1%
High school	29	7.8%
College / grad school	111	29.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Professional & management 17.7%

Public administration 11.9%

Construction 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Retail trade 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Information 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	29.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.8%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.2%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	67.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,315	96.1%
Spanish	55	2.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	49	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,379	98.8%
Born in same state	2,345	97.3%
Born in different state	1,534	63.7%
Foreign born	34	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.2%
Not a US citizen	1	3.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	5.4%
Arab	97	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	1%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	87.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27508

What city is ZIP code 27508 in?

ZIP code 27508 is primarily assigned to Bunn, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27508 in?

ZIP code 27508 falls within Franklin County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27508 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 27508 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27508?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 27508?

ZIP code 27508 has an estimated population of 2,409 residents, with a density of 228 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27508?

The median household income in ZIP code 27508 is $49,798, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27508 in?

ZIP code 27508 observes the EST timezone.