27259 ZIP Code — Highfalls, NC
Moore County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27259 is located in Highfalls, North Carolina, within Moore County. It covers approximately 1.36 square miles and serves a population of 114 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.
114
population
1.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27259 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27259
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Highfalls | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 114 |
| Population density | 84 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.4793 |
| Longitude | -79.5233 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 910 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
114
Population
84
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$63,846
Median household income
$21,855
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
63.9%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
52
Housing units
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
Under 5
11
4
5–9
4
5
10–14
5
16
35–44
17
10
45–54
11
5
55–59
6
5
60–64
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 39 | 34.2% |
| 18 and over | 75 | 65.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 100% |
Household income
$35k–$50k
30.6%
$50k–$75k
36.1%
$100k–$150k
33.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 30.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 36.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.3% |
| Median income | $63,846 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
47.8%
$300k–$500k
52.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 63.9% |
| Renter occupied | 36.1% |
| Vacant | 44.6% |
| Single-family detached | 36.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 43.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 38.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 43.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 36 | 100.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
12.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
44.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
51.1%
Professional & management
28.9%
Public administration
20.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 80.0% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.6% |
| Government | 44.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 26.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.5% |
| Public insurance | 17.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 93 | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 20 | 21.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 21.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 71 | 62.3% |
| Born in same state | 71 | 62.3% |
| Born in different state | 49 | 43.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 43 | 37.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 10.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27259
What city is ZIP code 27259 in?
ZIP code 27259 is primarily assigned to Highfalls, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27259 in?
ZIP code 27259 falls within Moore County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27259 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 27259 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 27259?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 27259 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 27259?
ZIP code 27259 has an estimated population of 114 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27259?
The median household income in ZIP code 27259 is $63,846, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27259 in?
ZIP code 27259 observes the EST timezone.