27505 ZIP Code — Broadway, NC

Lee County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27505 is located in Broadway, North Carolina, within Lee County. It covers approximately 53.80 square miles and serves a population of 7,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.

About ZIP code 27505

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $70,570. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27505 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,541

population

53.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27505 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27505

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Broadway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27546 Lillington (8.8 mi) 27332 Sanford (9.3 mi) 28323 Bunnlevel (10.6 mi) 27526 Fuquay Varina (12.7 mi) 28390 Spring Lake (13.1 mi) 27330 Sanford (13.1 mi) 28326 Cameron (13.8 mi) 27559 Moncure (14.2 mi) 27540 Holly Springs (15 mi) 27562 New Hill (15.6 mi) 28339 Erwin (15.6 mi) 28308 Pope Army Airfield (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,541
Population density	140 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	53.80 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	35.4174
Longitude	-78.9961
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	43.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	17.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,541

Population

140

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$70,570

Median household income

$31,487

Per capita income

$168,900

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,473

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

149

371

5–9

363

346

10–14

338

176

15–19

172

231

20–24

227

667

25–34

653

752

35–44

735

397

45–54

389

170

55–59

166

180

60–64

177

257

65–74

252

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,948	25.8%
18 and over	5,593	74.2%
65 and over	729	9.7%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%

Black or African American 10.7%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,027	76.5%
Black or African American	843	10.7%
Two or more races	395	5%
Hispanic or Latino	338	4.3%
Other race	177	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	63	0.8%
Asian	36	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	43.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	17.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$70,570

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,900
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	67.9%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,332	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	318	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	483	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	733	25.6%
Households with children under 18	1,042	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	537	18.7%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	26.2%
Married	45.7%	45.8%
Separated	2.4%	6.6%
Widowed	2.4%	7.9%
Divorced	10.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	0.4%
Kindergarten	118	6.0%
Elementary school	1,147	58.1%
High school	339	17.2%
College / grad school	363	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Public administration 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	390	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,239	96.0%
Spanish	161	2.2%
Other Indo-European	154	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,309	96.9%
Born in same state	7,192	95.4%
Born in different state	5,270	69.9%
Foreign born	117	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	232	3.1%
Not a US citizen	86	37.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	900	11.9%
Italian	723	9.6%
Arab	631	8.4%
Norwegian	45	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.5%
Polish	38	0.5%
German	9	0.1%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27505

What city is ZIP code 27505 in?

ZIP code 27505 is primarily assigned to Broadway, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27505 in?

ZIP code 27505 falls within Harnett County, North Carolina.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27505?

The median home value in ZIP code 27505 is $168,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 27505?

ZIP code 27505 has an estimated population of 7,541 residents, with a density of 140 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27505?

The median household income in ZIP code 27505 is $70,570, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27505 in?

ZIP code 27505 observes the EST timezone.