Harnett County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 12 ZIP codes · 11 cities
12
ZIP codes
135,966
population (2021)
+18.6%
pop change since 2010
37085
FIPS code
Harnett County ZIP code map
About Harnett County
Harnett County is located in North Carolina and contains 12 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 135,966 as of 2021,
an increase of
18.6% from 114,678 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Harnett County is 37085.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 135,966 |
| 2010 population | 114,678 |
| Change | +18.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37085 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Harnett County
ZIP codes for Harnett County, NC (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27501 | Angier | Harnett | View map |
| 27506 | Buies Creek | Harnett | View map |
| 27521 | Coats | Harnett | View map |
| 27543 | Kipling | Harnett | View map |
| 27546 | Lillington | Harnett | View map |
| 27552 | Mamers | Harnett | View map |
| 28323 | Bunnlevel | Harnett | View map |
| 28326 | Cameron | Harnett | View map |
| 28334 | Dunn | Harnett | View map |
| 28335 | Dunn | Harnett | View map |
| 28339 | Erwin | Harnett | View map |
| 28368 | Olivia | Harnett | View map |
Demographics & statistics
141,390
Population
36.0
Median age
$61,246
Median household income
$29,179
Per capita income
$181,122
Median home value
$1,011
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
40,162
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,752
Under 5
4,804
5,143
5–9
5,200
5,377
10–14
5,436
4,478
15–19
4,528
4,948
20–24
5,003
10,441
25–34
10,555
9,668
35–44
9,775
8,258
45–54
8,348
3,926
55–59
3,969
4,069
60–64
4,114
5,601
65–74
5,663
2,687
75–84
2,717
960
85+
970
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36,196 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 105,194 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 18,598 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.3%
Black or African American
19.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Other race
5.5%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,417 | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 30,337 | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,881 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 9,746 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 8,381 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,696 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,643 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 170 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $61,246 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
13.7%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,122 |
| Median rent / month | $1,011 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 21.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 80.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25,025 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,206 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9,454 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13,331 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18,270 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,256 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 26.2% |
| Married | 50.7% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,894 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2,405 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 16,146 | 44.0% |
| High school | 7,569 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 10,585 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Retail trade
13.7%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Construction
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,431 | 11.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 131,834 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 5,169 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,204 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 430 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 132,259 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 128,549 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 79,903 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 3,710 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,131 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,807 | 40.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 14,652 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 10,711 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 8,631 | 6.1% |
| Polish | 688 | 0.5% |
| German | 446 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 437 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 273 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 162 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 99 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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