27242 ZIP Code — Eagle Springs, NC

Moore County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27242 is located in Eagle Springs, North Carolina, within Moore County. It covers approximately 50.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 27242

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 $89,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($29,327) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 27242 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,271

population

50.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27209 Biscoe (6.5 mi) 27376 West End (8.2 mi) 27325 Robbins (9.9 mi) 27281 Jackson Springs (10.4 mi) 27229 Candor (10.5 mi) 27356 Star (11.3 mi) 28327 Carthage (11.5 mi) 27341 Seagrove (13.3 mi) 28374 Pinehurst (13.6 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (17.4 mi) 28315 Aberdeen (17.7 mi) 28387 Southern Pines (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,271
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	50.78 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	35.3341
Longitude	-79.6397
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	39.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	20.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.6%	7.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,271

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$29,327

Median household income

$27,220

Per capita income

$89,900

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

690

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

137

55–59

108

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	19.7%
18 and over	1,020	80.3%
65 and over	157	12.4%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Black or African American 21.5%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	997	78.4%
Black or African American	273	21.5%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	39.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	20.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.6%	7.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 18.1%

$10k–$15k 15.2%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.1%
$10k–$15k	15.2%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$29,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,900
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	54.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	69.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	17.3%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	32.1%
Cohabiting couple	88	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	113	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	215	35.1%
Households with children under 18	158	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	22.7%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	4.9%
Married	37.4%	51.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	11.8%	13.4%
Divorced	18.5%	28.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	40.8%
High school	89	29.1%
College / grad school	92	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 26.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 5.1%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	0.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	17.5%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	13.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,255	98.7%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,264	99.4%
Born in same state	1,264	99.4%
Born in different state	1,033	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	255	20.1%
Arab	54	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27242

What city is ZIP code 27242 in?

ZIP code 27242 is primarily assigned to Eagle Springs, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27242 in?

ZIP code 27242 falls within Moore County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27242?

24% of residents in ZIP code 27242 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27242?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27242 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 27242 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 27242 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 27242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27242 in?

ZIP code 27242 observes the EST timezone.