27559 ZIP Code — Moncure, NC

Chatham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27559 is located in Moncure, North Carolina, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 50.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27559

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 $284,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,709. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,199

population

50.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moncure	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27562 New Hill (5.7 mi) 27502 Apex (10.5 mi) 27330 Sanford (10.5 mi) 27540 Holly Springs (11.4 mi) 27312 Pittsboro (12.5 mi) 27526 Fuquay Varina (13.9 mi) 27505 Broadway (14.2 mi) 27539 Apex (14.8 mi) 27523 Apex (14.8 mi) 27517 Chapel Hill (15.7 mi) 27252 Goldston (16.2 mi) 27519 Cary (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,199
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	50.63 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	35.6148
Longitude	-79.0633
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	7.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,199

Population

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

$56,709

Median household income

$32,755

Per capita income

$284,400

Median home value

$1,006

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

824

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

128

35–44

122

134

45–54

127

162

55–59

154

122

60–64

117

241

65–74

229

117

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	9.6%
18 and over	1,988	90.4%
65 and over	712	32.4%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Black or African American 9.4%

Two or more races 9.1%

Asian 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,615	71.5%
Black or African American	212	9.4%
Two or more races	206	9.1%
Asian	107	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	59	2.6%
Other race	59	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	7.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 34.0%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	34.0%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$56,709

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,400
Median rent / month	$1,006
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	72.8%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	664	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	110	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	199	19.8%
Households with children under 18	99	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	590	58.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	13.3%
Married	68.7%	69.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	11.1%
Divorced	1.5%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.6%
Kindergarten	7	2.8%
Elementary school	104	41.1%
High school	92	36.4%
College / grad school	46	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.1%

Professional & management 18.5%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Wholesale trade 11.0%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.9%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	12.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	9.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	318	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,172	98.8%
Spanish	156	7.2%
Other Indo-European	49	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	107	4.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,944	88.4%
Born in same state	1,935	88.0%
Born in different state	1,085	49.3%
Foreign born	9	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	255	11.6%
Not a US citizen	45	17.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	284	12.9%
French	172	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	81	3.7%
Arab	59	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27559

What city is ZIP code 27559 in?

ZIP code 27559 is primarily assigned to Moncure, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27559 in?

ZIP code 27559 falls within Chatham County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27559 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 27559 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27559 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 27559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27559 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 27559 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27559?

ZIP code 27559 has an estimated population of 2,199 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27559 in?

ZIP code 27559 observes the EST timezone.