Zip code 27242: Eagle Springs, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27242?

27242 is assigned to Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27242 in?

27242 is in Moore County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27242?

About 1,674 people live in 27242, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 27242?

The closest zip codes to 27242 are 27209, 27376, 27281, 27229, 27325.

Residential delivery areaMoore CountyEastern Time

Population

1,674

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$724/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

51 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27242

27242 is a rural zip code in Eagle Springs, North Carolina (Moore County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 1,674 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 38.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $724 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.1 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 27242 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers20.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%31st of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers21%
98th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%50th of 798 in NC
Unemployment rate11.3%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%50th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate20.2%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%44th of 797 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.528
95th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.47750th of 781 in NC
Housing vacancy21.6%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%187th of 789 in NC
Average commute36.1 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min49th of 771 in NC
Poverty rate24.7%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%85th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1827.3%
88th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%87th of 802 in NC
Work from home23.8%
86th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%84th of 799 in NC
Veterans8.6%
82nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%252nd of 801 in NC
Median age38.8
48th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1557th of 802 in NC
Diversity index47.2
47th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4380th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate64.8%
41st
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%616th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents7.2%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%222nd of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters45.8%
32nd
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%404th of 760 in NC
Residents 65 and older14.3%
32nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%625th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$41,667
27th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279409th of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher18.9%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%515th of 799 in NC
Per capita income$25,432
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385678th of 799 in NC
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi708th of 802 in NC
Government workers7%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%728th of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$724
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228615th of 688 in NC
Population1,674
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404630th of 802 in NC
Broadband access60.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%771st of 788 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%743rd of 798 in NC

Measure	27242	Moore	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Healthcare workers	20.6%	12.6%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	31st of 798
Self-employed workers	21%	13.4%	9.8%	10%	98th	50th of 798
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.3%	4.8%	4.7%	5.2%	96th	50th of 799
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.2%	7.6%	9.9%	8.4%	95th	44th of 797
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.528	0.449	0.477	0.483	95th	50th of 781
Housing vacancy	21.6%	12.5%	12.5%	10.1%	94th	187th of 789
Average commuteWeakness	36.1 min	26.6 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	93rd	49th of 771
Poverty rateWeakness	24.7%	10.1%	13%	12.5%	92nd	85th of 788
Residents under 18	27.3%	21.7%	21.8%	22%	88th	87th of 802
Work from home	23.8%	12.2%	16.3%	15.1%	86th	84th of 799
Veterans	8.6%	13.1%	7.4%	6.2%	82nd	252nd of 801
Median age	38.8	43	39.1	38.9	48th	557th of 802
Diversity index	47.2	41	58.4	61.4	47th	380th of 802
Homeownership rate	64.8%	76.4%	66.6%	65.2%	41st	616th of 788
Foreign-born residents	7.2%	5.1%	9.1%	14.1%	39th	222nd of 802
Rent-burdened renters	45.8%	48.8%	48.9%	51.1%	32nd	404th of 760
Residents 65 and older	14.3%	24.1%	17.2%	17.2%	32nd	625th of 802
Median earnings per worker	$41,667	$46,080	$46,279	$49,666	27th	409th of 788
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.9%	41%	35.7%	35.7%	18th	515th of 799
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,432	$45,505	$41,385	$44,673	9th	678th of 799
Population density	33/sq mi	150/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	708th of 802
Government workers	7%	17.7%	13.8%	14.5%	4th	728th of 798
Median gross rent	$724	$1,254	$1,228	$1,413	3rd	615th of 688
Population	1,674	104,876	10,730,404	334,922,499	2nd	630th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	60.4%	90.9%	90.1%	91%	1st	771st of 788
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	743rd of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

18%

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.8

Under 18

27.3%

65 and over

14.3%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black16%
Hispanic15%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

47.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 677
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 52.3%
Married couples: 33.2%
Living alone: 36.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.6%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

0.6%

$200k+

Median household income

27242

—

Moore Co.

$86,080

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,432

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.528

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27242

—

Moore Co.

$351,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27242

$724

Moore Co.

$1,254

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 864
Owner-occupied: 64.8%
Vacant: 21.6%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 38%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

20%

30–44

30%

45–59

23%

60+

14%

Average commute

36.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

21%

Construction and repair

17%

Production

14%

Sales

12%

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Management

Legal and social services

Education

0.9%

Business and finance

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Health care and social assistance

29%

Retail

21%

Construction

12%

Admin, support and management

10%

Manufacturing

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$41,667

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27242	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$95,333	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,719	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,045	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,033	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

38%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
Households with broadband: 60.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.3%
No internet access: 39.6%
Without health insurance: 20.2%
Limited-English households: 8.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Eagle Springs
State: North Carolina
County: Moore County
Center point: 35.3297° N, 79.6489° W
Land area: 51 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 27242

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27209	Biscoe, NC	6 mi	3,906	$45,861	$129,300
27376	West End, NC	8.6 mi	9,317	$74,598	$349,300
27281	Jackson Springs, NC	9.9 mi	3,864	$74,547	$292,400
27229	Candor, NC	10 mi	3,456	$51,436	$128,800
27325	Robbins, NC	10 mi	6,737	$54,898	$139,800
27356	Star, NC	12 mi	3,193	$55,347	$164,400
28367	Norman, NC	12 mi	89	—	—
27247	Ether, NC	12 mi	42	—	—
28388	Southern Pines, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
28327	Carthage, NC	13 mi	19,386	$87,434	$322,000
27259	Highfalls, NC	13 mi	14	—	—
28370	Pinehurst, NC · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 27242

What city is zip code 27242?

27242 is assigned to Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27242 in?

27242 is in Moore County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27242?

About 1,674 people live in 27242, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27242 in?

27242 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 27242?

The closest zip codes to 27242 are 27209, 27376, 27281, 27229, 27325.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27242, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.