27551 ZIP Code — Macon, NC

Warren County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27551 is located in Macon, North Carolina, within Warren County. It covers approximately 82.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27551

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27551 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,962

population

82.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27589 Warrenton (7.5 mi) 27563 Norlina (9.4 mi) 27850 Littleton (9.5 mi) 27844 Hollister (12.8 mi) 23845 Ebony (12.9 mi) 27842 Henrico (13.4 mi) 23919 Bracey (13.8 mi) 27553 Manson (14.5 mi) 23857 Gasburg (14.6 mi) 23893 White Plains (15.2 mi) 23887 Valentines (17.3 mi) 27537 Henderson (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,962
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	82.30 sq mi
Water area	3.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.4103
Longitude	-78.0513
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	48.0%	63.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	23.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,962

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$74,833

Median household income

$49,600

Per capita income

$180,600

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,484

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

164

25–34

150

35–44

107

45–54

106

55–59

100

60–64

191

65–74

174

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	12.9%
18 and over	1,709	87.1%
65 and over	572	29.2%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 17%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,343	65.1%
Black or African American	351	17%
American Indian / Alaska Native	101	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	100	4.8%
Other race	89	4.3%
Two or more races	78	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	63.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	23.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 18.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	18.8%
Median income	$74,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 29.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,600
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	58.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	398	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	77	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	176	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	167	20.4%
Households with children under 18	145	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	399	48.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	22.2%
Married	43.2%	48.5%
Separated	2.5%	0.9%
Widowed	7.5%	5.8%
Divorced	8.4%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	24	7.8%
Elementary school	182	59.3%
High school	40	13.0%
College / grad school	58	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.7%

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Professional & management 11.0%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 28.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	40.7%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,911	97.4%
Spanish	62	3.2%
Other Indo-European	62	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,855	94.5%
Born in same state	1,855	94.5%
Born in different state	980	49.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	107	5.5%
Not a US citizen	47	43.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	254	12.9%
Italian	228	11.6%
Arab	77	3.9%
English	42	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	36	1.8%
Dutch	10	0.5%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27551

What city is ZIP code 27551 in?

ZIP code 27551 is primarily assigned to Macon, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27551 in?

ZIP code 27551 falls within Warren County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27551 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 27551 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27551 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 27551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27551 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27551 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27551 in?

ZIP code 27551 observes the EST timezone.