27596 ZIP Code — Youngsville, NC
Franklin County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27596 is located in Youngsville, North Carolina, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 52.82 square miles and serves a population of 18,806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27596
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $91,735. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,806
population
52.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27596 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27596
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27596. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Youngsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27571 Rolesville (5.7 mi)
27587 Wake Forest (6.1 mi)
27525 Franklinton (8 mi)
27614 Raleigh (10.1 mi)
27616 Raleigh (10.4 mi)
27508 Bunn (11.4 mi)
27615 Raleigh (12.3 mi)
27544 Kittrell (13.7 mi)
27549 Louisburg (14.1 mi)
27597 Zebulon (14.2 mi)
27604 Raleigh (14.4 mi)
27545 Knightdale (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,806 |
| Population density | 356 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 52.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0021 |
| Longitude | -78.4447 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.1% | 42.3% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
18,806
Population
356
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$91,735
Median household income
$38,630
Per capita income
$301,400
Median home value
$1,053
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
6,278
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
454
Under 5
432
606
5–9
576
620
10–14
588
731
15–19
694
505
20–24
479
1,024
25–34
973
1,125
35–44
1,069
1,662
45–54
1,579
846
55–59
803
798
60–64
757
902
65–74
856
302
75–84
287
71
85+
67
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,046 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,760 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,485 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Black or African American
14.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,190 | 71.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,781 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,066 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 925 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 539 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.1% | 42.3% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $91,735 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
6.4%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
39.3%
$500k–$1M
10.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,053 |
| Owner occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter occupied | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 83.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.7% |
| Electricity | 68.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.6% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,601 | 64.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 494 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 710 | 10.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,316 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,323 | 32.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,927 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 18.7% |
| Married | 59.4% | 60.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 233 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 168 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,936 | 42.5% |
| High school | 1,122 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,091 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Professional & management
14.4%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
10.8%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
4.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
16.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,446 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,920 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 610 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 523 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,684 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,457 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,564 | 45.5% |
| Foreign born | 227 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,122 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 557 | 49.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,723 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 2,459 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 1,407 | 7.5% |
| English | 200 | 1.1% |
| German | 176 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 173 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27596
What city is ZIP code 27596 in?
ZIP code 27596 is primarily assigned to Youngsville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27596 in?
ZIP code 27596 falls within Franklin County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27596 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 27596 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27596 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 27596 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 27596?
ZIP code 27596 has an estimated population of 18,806 residents, with a density of 356 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27596?
The median home value in ZIP code 27596 is $301,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 27596 in?
ZIP code 27596 observes the EST timezone.