27343 ZIP Code — Semora, NC

Person County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27343 is located in Semora, North Carolina, within Person County. It covers approximately 46.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27343

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,597) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 27343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,510
population
46.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27343 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27343

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City Status
Semora Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
27305 Milton (7 mi) 24520 Alton (7.9 mi) 27291 Leasburg (8.5 mi) 27573 Roxboro (8.7 mi) 27574 Roxboro (10.1 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (12 mi) 24586 Ringgold (13.3 mi) 24592 South Boston (14 mi) 27314 Prospect Hill (15 mi) 27379 Yanceyville (16 mi) 27541 Hurdle Mills (16 mi) 27583 Timberlake (16.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,510
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 145
Geography
Land area 46.68 sq mi
Water area 5.76 sq mi
Latitude 36.4946
Longitude -79.0927
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 336
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.9% 45.0% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 20.7% 34.4% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 32.0% 17.0% 19.1%
Over $200k 8.3% 3.6% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,510
Population
32
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$91,597
Median household income
$58,389
Per capita income
$226,900
Median home value
$2,074
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
20.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
1,076
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
28
59
5–9
54
40
10–14
36
74
15–19
67
68
20–24
61
29
25–34
27
86
35–44
77
106
45–54
96
59
55–59
54
44
60–64
40
147
65–74
132
50
75–84
46
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831020.5%
18 and over1,20079.5%
65 and over37524.8%
Median age46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%
Black or African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Other race 6.3%
Two or more races 2.1%
GroupCount%
White96159.5%
Black or African American41425.7%
Hispanic or Latino1046.4%
Other race1016.3%
Two or more races342.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.9% 45.0% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 20.7% 34.4% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 32.0% 17.0% 19.1%
Over $200k 8.3% 3.6% 6.0%
$15k–$25k 17.2%
$25k–$35k 3.1%
$35k–$50k 13.1%
$50k–$75k 6.2%
$75k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 18.8%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k17.2%
$25k–$35k3.1%
$35k–$50k13.1%
$50k–$75k6.2%
$75k–$100k12.8%
$100k–$150k23.2%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+18.8%
Median income$91,597

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 24.3%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k–$300k 9.3%
$300k–$500k 8.5%
$500k–$1M 34.4%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$226,900
Median rent / month$2,074
Owner occupied88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%
Vacant52.0%
Single-family detached82.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.6%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.3%
2000–200911.9%
1990–199920.5%
1980–198922.1%
1970–197916.2%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.2%
1940–19491.1%
1939 or earlier20.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom7.2%
2 bedrooms27.9%
3 bedrooms47.4%
4 bedrooms13.7%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle16.4%
2 vehicles35.8%
3 or more47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.6%
Electricity58.8%
Propane / LP gas26.3%
Wood4.7%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31557.5%
Cohabiting couple71.3%
Male householder, no spouse11621.2%
Female householder, no spouse11020.1%
Households with children under 1813123.9%
Households with seniors (65+)28251.5%
Average household size2.70

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.4%22.2%
Married47.8%58.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%14.6%
Divorced18.8%4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 38.1%
Some college, no degree 35.6%
Associate's degree 2.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 1.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.5%
Bachelor's or higher15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool143.9%
Kindergarten318.6%
Elementary school10629.5%
High school9325.9%
College / grad school11532.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.8%
Finance & real estate 15.0%
Education & healthcare 14.8%
Construction 13.9%
Retail trade 12.9%
Professional & management 8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Public administration 3.4%
Other services 2.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.0%
Service11.9%
Sales & office26.2%
Natural resources & construction15.1%
Production & transportation23.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.1%
Government9.5%
Self-employed13.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.9%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 20.9%
Under 18 years 40.1%
18 and over 16.4%
Married-couple families 8.6%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.4%
Retirement income38.1%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure40.4%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.3%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss16.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans201.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 1812.9%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.1%
Public insurance54.1%
No insurance4.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,45296.2%
Spanish362.5%
Other Indo-European362.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,47897.9%
Born in same state1,47897.9%
Born in different state80553.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen322.1%
Not a US citizen1031.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1026.8%
French291.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab291.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.3%
Internet access87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27343

What city is ZIP code 27343 in?

ZIP code 27343 is primarily assigned to Semora, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27343 in?

ZIP code 27343 falls within Person County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27343 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 27343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27343?

21% of residents in ZIP code 27343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27343 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 27343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 27343?

ZIP code 27343 has an estimated population of 1,510 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27343 in?

ZIP code 27343 observes the EST timezone.

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