Zip code 27344: Siler City, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27344?

27344 is assigned to Siler City, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27344 in?

27344 is mostly in Chatham County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 27344?

About 19,198 people live in 27344, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27344?

The median household income in 27344 is $57,320.

Q: What zip codes are near 27344?

The closest zip codes to 27344 are 27213, 27207, 27355, 27316, 27349.

Residential delivery areaChatham CountyEastern Time

Population

19,198

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$184K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,056/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

166 sq mi

116 people/sq mi

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

About 27344

27344 is a small-town zip code in Siler City, North Carolina (Chatham County), covering 166 sq mi of land. About 19,198 people live here, or 116 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,320 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $184,200, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,056 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and education. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 27344 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate23.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%27th of 797 in NC
Poverty rate22.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%105th of 788 in NC
Diversity index67
88th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.463rd of 802 in NC
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%169th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers11.4%
72nd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%287th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477229th of 781 in NC
Foreign-born residents17.1%
69th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%34th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1824%
67th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%200th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy8.9%
66th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%544th of 789 in NC
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%406th of 801 in NC
Residents 65 and older17.9%
60th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%476th of 802 in NC
Median age39
50th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1548th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate67.5%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%569th of 788 in NC
Average commute25.5 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min412th of 771 in NC
Rent-burdened renters49.8%
46th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%312th of 760 in NC
Population19,198
30th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404212th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$1,056
25th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228275th of 688 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher20.5%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%463rd of 799 in NC
Median home value$184,200
18th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900494th of 757 in NC
Median household income$57,320
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388510th of 748 in NC
Per capita income$29,035
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385585th of 799 in NC
Population density116/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi445th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%581st of 799 in NC
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%584th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$35,260
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279649th of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%641st of 798 in NC
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%568th of 798 in NC
Broadband access80.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%637th of 788 in NC

Measure	27344	Chatham	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Uninsured rateWeakness	23.9%	9.4%	9.9%	8.4%	97th	27th of 797
Poverty rateWeakness	22.5%	11%	13%	12.5%	89th	105th of 788
Diversity index	67	48.7	58.4	61.4	88th	63rd of 802
Government workers	20.1%	17.5%	13.8%	14.5%	85th	169th of 798
Self-employed workers	11.4%	12.6%	9.8%	10%	72nd	287th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.493	0.477	0.483	72nd	229th of 781
Foreign-born residents	17.1%	10.4%	9.1%	14.1%	69th	34th of 802
Residents under 18	24%	19.4%	21.8%	22%	67th	200th of 802
Housing vacancy	8.9%	8.1%	12.5%	10.1%	66th	544th of 789
Veterans	6.9%	7.2%	7.4%	6.2%	65th	406th of 801
Residents 65 and older	17.9%	25.2%	17.2%	17.2%	60th	476th of 802
Median age	39	47.6	39.1	38.9	50th	548th of 802
Homeownership rate	67.5%	80.6%	66.6%	65.2%	47th	569th of 788
Average commute	25.5 min	28.4 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	46th	412th of 771
Rent-burdened renters	49.8%	48%	48.9%	51.1%	46th	312th of 760
Population	19,198	80,151	10,730,404	334,922,499	30th	212th of 802
Median gross rent	$1,056	$1,180	$1,228	$1,413	25th	275th of 688
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.5%	48.9%	35.7%	35.7%	22nd	463rd of 799
Median home value	$184,200	$446,200	$288,900	$332,700	18th	494th of 757
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,320	$94,317	$72,388	$80,734	17th	510th of 748
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,035	$59,363	$41,385	$44,673	16th	585th of 799
Population density	116/sq mi	118/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	445th of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	2.9%	4.7%	5.2%	11th	581st of 799
Work from home	5.5%	22.5%	16.3%	15.1%	9th	584th of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,260	$52,047	$46,279	$49,666	9th	649th of 788
Healthcare workers	6.2%	10.9%	9.5%	9.7%	9th	641st of 798
Tech workers	0.5%	4.2%	3.9%	3.8%	6th	568th of 798
Broadband accessWeakness	80.2%	89.1%	90.1%	91%	5th	637th of 788

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

19%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

24%

65 and over

17.9%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black18%
Hispanic33%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

17.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

71%

Spanish

24%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 7,345
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 71.9%
Married couples: 51.6%
Living alone: 23.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27344

$57,320

Chatham Co.

$94,317

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,035

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27344

$184,200

Chatham Co.

$446,200

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27344

$1,056

Chatham Co.

$1,180

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,065
Owner-occupied: 67.5%
Vacant: 8.9%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.7%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

33%

20–29

15%

30–44

17%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

25.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Production

12%

Education

10%

Management

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Sales

Healthcare

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Construction

13%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

10%

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$35,260

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27344	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,408	$74,888
Service	$30,275	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,813	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,142	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,464	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

28%

Some college

16%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 76.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
Households with broadband: 80.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.7%
No internet access: 12.7%
Without health insurance: 23.9%
Limited-English households: 9%

Geography

City (USPS): Siler City
State: North Carolina
County: Chatham County
Center point: 35.7223° N, 79.4337° W
Land area: 166 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27344 spans 2 counties

Chatham County95% of land
Randolph County5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Siler City4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27344

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27213	Bonlee, NC	5.2 mi	60	—	—
27207	Bear Creek, NC	8.3 mi	4,367	$70,211	$205,700
27355	Staley, NC	8.7 mi	2,291	$65,911	$181,400
27316	Ramseur, NC	11 mi	7,084	$56,727	$160,200
27349	Snow Camp, NC	12 mi	7,061	$68,807	$229,700
27252	Goldston, NC	12 mi	1,425	$50,435	$171,600
27208	Bennett, NC	13 mi	1,979	$58,947	$172,700
27298	Liberty, NC	14 mi	10,090	$69,421	$214,700
27312	Pittsboro, NC	14 mi	23,341	$103,104	$467,900
27256	Gulf, NC	14 mi	64	—	—
27248	Franklinville, NC	16 mi	4,234	$72,219	$189,500
27204	Asheboro, NC · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 27344

What city is zip code 27344?

27344 is assigned to Siler City, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27344 in?

27344 is mostly in Chatham County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 27344?

About 19,198 people live in 27344, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27344 in?

27344 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27344?

The median household income in 27344 is $57,320.

What zip codes are near 27344?

The closest zip codes to 27344 are 27213, 27207, 27355, 27316, 27349.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27344, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.