27291 ZIP Code — Leasburg, NC

Caswell County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27291 is located in Leasburg, North Carolina, within Caswell County. It covers approximately 50.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27291

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 $174,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,958) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27291 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,115

population

50.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27291 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27291

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27291. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leasburg	Acceptable
Leasburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27314 Prospect Hill (6.7 mi) 27343 Semora (8.5 mi) 27305 Milton (8.6 mi) 27379 Yanceyville (9.8 mi) 27541 Hurdle Mills (10.2 mi) 27573 Roxboro (10.9 mi) 27574 Roxboro (13 mi) 27231 Cedar Grove (13.4 mi) 27315 Providence (14.6 mi) 27583 Timberlake (15 mi) 24520 Alton (16.3 mi) 24586 Ringgold (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,115
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	50.48 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.3890
Longitude	-79.1704
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	9.4%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,115

Population

People per sq mi

55.7

Median age

$83,958

Median household income

$51,723

Per capita income

$174,700

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

687

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

151

65–74

163

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	13.2%
18 and over	968	86.8%
65 and over	366	32.8%
Median age	55.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.5%

Black or African American 29.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	753	67.5%
Black or African American	332	29.8%
Two or more races	30	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	9.4%	2.5%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 7.8%

$75k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 13.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	7.8%
$75k–$100k	31.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	13.0%
Median income	$83,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,700
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	43.2%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	13.4%
3 or more	72.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	54.4%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	371	70.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	56	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	64	12.2%
Households with children under 18	114	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	43.9%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.0%	13.9%
Married	77.1%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.3%
Divorced	12.0%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	38.9%
High school	80	61.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 15.7%

Construction 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.9%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	17.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,099	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,099	98.6%
Born in same state	1,075	96.4%
Born in different state	764	68.5%
Foreign born	24	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.4%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	18.6%
Italian	121	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	73	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27291

What city is ZIP code 27291 in?

ZIP code 27291 is primarily assigned to Leasburg, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27291 in?

ZIP code 27291 falls within Caswell County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27291 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27291 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 27291 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 27291 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27291 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 27291 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27291 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27291 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27291 in?

ZIP code 27291 observes the EST timezone.