ZIP Code 27522, North Carolina
ZIP Code 27522 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 27522 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Granville County / Wake County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,083. The land area covers 72.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,083 | ±919 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,989 | ±373 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,481 | ±432 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,989 | ±373 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 492 | ±269 |
| Median Home Value | $270,700 | ±$21,657 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,103 | ±$156 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,094 | ±$10,181 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,698 | ±$3,892 |
| Poverty Rate | 17% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,215 | ±702 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,075 | ±655 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.3% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 61,544 (2024)
ID: 212079
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
141 WILLIAMSBORO ST, STE 1, OXFORD NC 27565-3317
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Raleigh, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Raleigh, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Raleigh, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Raleigh, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Raleigh, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Durham, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Butner, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Butner, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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College | 12.4 mi away | 120 S. Wingate Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587-1889 |
9197612100
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SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 1550 S CAMPUS DR, CREEDMOOR, NC, 27522 |
(919) 528-1752
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Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College
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College Vocational | 14.5 mi away | 931 E Main St, Durham, NC, 27701 |
9844392400
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EAST REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 211 LICK CREEK LN, DURHAM, NC, 27703 |
(919) 560-0203
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Durham Technical Community College
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College | 14.7 mi away | 1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC, 27703-5023 |
9195367200
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BRAGTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 3200 DEARBORN DRIVE, DURHAM, NC, 27707 |
(919) 560-0120
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North Carolina Central University
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College | 15.4 mi away | 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, 27707 |
9195306100
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FRANKLINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 9 W MASON ST, FRANKLINTON, NC, 27525 |
(919) 494-2736
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Watts College of Nursing
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College | 15.8 mi away | 2828 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 200, Durham, NC, 27705-2505 |
9194707348
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YOUNGSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 218 US 1A HWY S, YOUNGSVILLE, NC, 27596 |
(919) 556-1612
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FALLS LAKE, NC US, located 8.7 miles from ZCTA5 27522. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.9° | 28.3° | 38.6° | 3.49" | — |
| February | 52.7° | 30.3° | 41.5° | 2.94" | — |
| March | 61.5° | 35.9° | 48.7° | 4.19" | — |
| April | 71.0° | 45.1° | 58.0° | 3.69" | — |
| May | 76.7° | 54.7° | 65.7° | 3.52" | — |
| June | 83.9° | 63.5° | 73.7° | 4.12" | — |
| July | 87.2° | 68.1° | 77.7° | 4.80" | — |
| August | 84.5° | 66.9° | 75.7° | 4.71" | — |
| September | 78.9° | 60.6° | 69.8° | 5.27" | — |
| October | 68.2° | 47.5° | 57.9° | 3.31" | — |
| November | 59.2° | 36.8° | 48.0° | 3.62" | — |
| December | 51.9° | 31.5° | 41.7° | 3.86" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creedmoor city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Butner town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Stem town | Town | 6.8 mi | — |
| Gorman CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Youngsville town | Town | 11.9 mi | — |
| Franklinton town | Town | 12.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 27522. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.