27344 ZIP Code — Siler City, NC

Chatham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27344 is located in Siler City, North Carolina, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 166.27 square miles and serves a population of 18,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27344

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 $180,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,133. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27344 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,894

population

166.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Siler City	Acceptable
Siler City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27355 Staley (9 mi) 27207 Bear Creek (9.1 mi) 27316 Ramseur (10 mi) 27208 Bennett (10.8 mi) 27252 Goldston (11.9 mi) 27349 Snow Camp (12.7 mi) 27312 Pittsboro (13.4 mi) 27298 Liberty (13.6 mi) 27248 Franklinville (15.6 mi) 27253 Graham (18.3 mi) 27203 Asheboro (18.5 mi) 27325 Robbins (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,894
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	166.27 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	35.7171
Longitude	-79.4408
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	54.1%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	7.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

18,894

Population

114

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$60,133

Median household income

$29,735

Per capita income

$180,200

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

5,795

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

456

Under 5

490

563

5–9

607

602

10–14

649

828

15–19

892

453

20–24

488

980

25–34

1,055

1,221

35–44

1,314

1,208

45–54

1,301

647

55–59

697

410

60–64

442

916

65–74

986

576

75–84

621

237

85+

255

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,488	23.8%
18 and over	14,406	76.2%
65 and over	3,591	19.0%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

Black or African American 14.6%

Other race 13.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,576	46%
Hispanic or Latino	4,095	17.8%
Black or African American	3,353	14.6%
Other race	3,186	13.9%
Two or more races	1,675	7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	85	0.4%
Asian	19	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	7.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$60,133

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,200
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.9%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,538	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	670	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,166	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,571	22.6%
Households with children under 18	2,557	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,751	39.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	33.2%
Married	52.0%	42.7%
Separated	2.7%	2.2%
Widowed	3.8%	8.3%
Divorced	8.6%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	3.0%
Kindergarten	293	6.4%
Elementary school	1,929	42.2%
High school	1,523	33.3%
College / grad school	685	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Retail trade 13.1%

Professional & management 10.8%

Other services 8.3%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 49.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,085	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.5%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,948	95.0%
Spanish	2,312	12.9%
Other Indo-European	2,274	12.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,767	83.4%
Born in same state	15,725	83.2%
Born in different state	12,491	66.1%
Foreign born	42	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3,127	16.6%
Not a US citizen	335	10.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,540	8.2%
Arab	1,522	8.1%
Italian	1,384	7.3%
English	48	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	0.2%
Dutch	26	0.1%
Polish	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27344

What city is ZIP code 27344 in?

ZIP code 27344 is primarily assigned to Siler City, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27344 in?

ZIP code 27344 falls within Chatham County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27344?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27344 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 27344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27344?

The median home value in ZIP code 27344 is $180,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 27344?

ZIP code 27344 has an estimated population of 18,894 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27344 in?

ZIP code 27344 observes the EST timezone.