27521 ZIP Code — Coats, NC

Harnett County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27521 is located in Coats, North Carolina, within Harnett County. It covers approximately 26.01 square miles and serves a population of 6,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 27521

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($49,644) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

6,909

population

26.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27521 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27521

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coats	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27501 Angier (4.6 mi) 28339 Erwin (7.8 mi) 27504 Benson (9.2 mi) 27592 Willow Spring (10.1 mi) 28334 Dunn (11.9 mi) 27546 Lillington (12.7 mi) 27526 Fuquay Varina (12.9 mi) 28323 Bunnlevel (13.1 mi) 28356 Linden (14.7 mi) 27524 Four Oaks (16.4 mi) 27529 Garner (16.4 mi) 27540 Holly Springs (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,909
Population density	266 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	26.01 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	35.4192
Longitude	-78.6612
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	47.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	34.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	15.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,909

Population

266

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$49,644

Median household income

$30,421

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

2,050

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

211

Under 5

201

254

5–9

244

275

10–14

264

222

15–19

213

111

20–24

106

498

25–34

476

536

35–44

513

409

45–54

391

132

55–59

126

154

60–64

147

531

65–74

509

174

75–84

166

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,706	24.7%
18 and over	5,203	75.3%
65 and over	1,426	20.6%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.6%

Black or African American 8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%

Other race 5.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,219	70.6%
Black or African American	589	8%
Hispanic or Latino	484	6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	423	5.7%
Other race	419	5.7%
Two or more races	243	3.3%
Asian	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	47.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	34.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	15.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$49,644

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	67.9%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	83.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,194	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	201	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	563	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	755	27.8%
Households with children under 18	862	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	974	35.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	22.2%
Married	44.1%	44.1%
Separated	1.8%	6.7%
Widowed	4.4%	8.5%
Divorced	16.8%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	5.2%
Kindergarten	174	12.0%
Elementary school	701	48.4%
High school	374	25.8%
College / grad school	123	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	408	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,497	94.0%
Spanish	375	5.8%
Other Indo-European	375	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,434	93.1%
Born in same state	6,347	91.9%
Born in different state	4,951	71.7%
Foreign born	87	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	475	6.9%
Not a US citizen	160	33.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	784	11.3%
Italian	467	6.8%
Arab	420	6.1%
Polish	68	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	0.2%
English	16	0.2%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27521

What city is ZIP code 27521 in?

ZIP code 27521 is primarily assigned to Coats, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27521 in?

ZIP code 27521 falls within Harnett County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27521 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 27521 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27521?

The median home value in ZIP code 27521 is $159,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 27521?

ZIP code 27521 has an estimated population of 6,909 residents, with a density of 266 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27521?

The median household income in ZIP code 27521 is $49,644, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27521 in?

ZIP code 27521 observes the EST timezone.