27544 ZIP Code — Kittrell, NC

Vance County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27544 is located in Kittrell, North Carolina, within Vance County. It covers approximately 60.14 square miles and serves a population of 4,319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27544

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 $141,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $70,666. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

4,319

population

60.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kittrell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27525 Franklinton (5.9 mi) 27536 Henderson (8.8 mi) 27537 Henderson (12.6 mi) 27596 Youngsville (13.7 mi) 27522 Creedmoor (14.3 mi) 27565 Oxford (15 mi) 27581 Stem (15.5 mi) 27549 Louisburg (15.7 mi) 27587 Wake Forest (16 mi) 27509 Butner (18.1 mi) 27571 Rolesville (19.3 mi) 27614 Raleigh (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,319
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	60.14 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.1996
Longitude	-78.4539
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,319

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$70,666

Median household income

$31,668

Per capita income

$141,800

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,447

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

125

5–9

121

10–14

109

131

15–19

118

20–24

323

25–34

294

196

35–44

177

367

45–54

333

181

55–59

165

189

60–64

172

341

65–74

309

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	835	19.3%
18 and over	3,484	80.7%
65 and over	847	19.6%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.2%

Black or African American 27.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 5.1%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,691	58.2%
Black or African American	1,289	27.9%
Hispanic or Latino	304	6.6%
Other race	238	5.1%
Two or more races	101	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	57.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	27.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$70,666

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,800
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	59.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	75.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	752	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	213	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	391	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	365	21.2%
Households with children under 18	420	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	626	36.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	22.1%
Married	50.8%	39.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	3.6%	14.0%
Divorced	11.7%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.5%
Kindergarten	10	1.4%
Elementary school	334	47.0%
High school	208	29.3%
College / grad school	126	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 16.7%

Professional & management 15.2%

Other services 8.0%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 7.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,057	93.9%
Spanish	151	3.7%
Other Indo-European	151	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,083	94.5%
Born in same state	4,083	94.5%
Born in different state	3,250	75.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	236	5.5%
Not a US citizen	53	22.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	443	10.3%
Italian	304	7%
Arab	259	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.4%
Irish	8	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27544

What city is ZIP code 27544 in?

ZIP code 27544 is primarily assigned to Kittrell, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27544 in?

ZIP code 27544 falls within Vance County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27544 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 27544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27544?

The median home value in ZIP code 27544 is $141,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 27544?

ZIP code 27544 has an estimated population of 4,319 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27544?

The median household income in ZIP code 27544 is $70,666, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27544 in?

ZIP code 27544 observes the EST timezone.