| City: | Buies Creek, North Carolina |
| County: | Harnett County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:31:13 PM |
| Population: | 1,153 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 472 / 910 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4070, -78.7391 |
| Land Area: | 0.274 sq mi |
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Of the 1,153 residents counted in the 2020 census, 1,116 live in non-institutionalized group quarters. That's 96.8% of the population living in student housing. The median age is 19.9 years. The remaining 31 housing units include faculty residences and the limited number of traditional households near campus.
The post office maintains 485 PO Boxes for this population, creating an adoption rate of 48.5 boxes per household. This isn't actually about households. It's about students, faculty, staff, and the businesses that support a university community. Students from across the country maintain boxes here during their time at Campbell. The university's main facility appears in the postal records as "POSTMASTER" on Main Street, which handles the campus mail system.
Only one street receives carrier delivery: Main Street, with just two ZIP+4 records. That's because this isn't really a town with a residential grid. It's a campus where most mail goes to building mailrooms or individual PO Boxes at the post office. The surrounding Buies Creek community, such as it is, largely depends on the PO Box system. There's no city carrier delivery indicator for this ZIP.
The 114 businesses and 15 establishments recorded here primarily serve the campus population. With 2,029 employees reported in the area, that includes university staff, dining services, bookstores, and the administrative operations that keep a private Christian university functioning. The ZIP covers just 0.274 square miles of land. Campbell University essentially is ZIP code 27506.
With only Main Street receiving postal delivery, the street infrastructure reflects a campus environment rather than a traditional town. Most mail routing goes through building names and PO Boxes instead of residential addresses.
ZIP Code 27506 has 1,153 residents and 10 households (average 3.70 persons per household). The median age is 19.9 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.1%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (20.6%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,153Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,064Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,208.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,217 | 990 | 1,064 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,153 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.9
Male Median Age: 19.9
Female Median Age: 19.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 2 | 1 | 288 | 264 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 236 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 2 | 1 | 618 | 500 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 866 | 73.27% |
| Black: | 238 | 20.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 48 | 4.06% |
| Asian: | 19 | 1.61% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 8 | 0.68% |
| Total: | 1,182 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 566 | 49.09% | 19.9 years |
| Females: | 587 | 50.91% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 1,153 | 100% | 19.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,017 | 95.58% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 10 | 0.94% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 23 | 2.16% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 14 | 3.48% |
| Total Population: | 1,064 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,027 | 96.52% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 37 | 3.48% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,904), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $23,750, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 38.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (62.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,250 | $25,114 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,985 | $23,750 |
| Employed: | 394 | 37.03% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 0.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 660 | 62.03% |
| Total: | 1,064 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 61 | 15.48% |
| Service: | 246 | 62.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 38 | 9.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 49 | 12.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 394 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($259,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 16 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 23.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 51 | 76.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 67 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.40%). Private coverage is 87.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 5.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.40%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 32 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 929 | 87.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 61 | 5.73% |
| No Insurance: | 74 | 6.95% |
| Total: | 1,064 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 990 | 93.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,032 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,032 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 27506 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 2,029 people with an annual payroll of $80,497,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 787Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $20,160,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $80,497,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,029Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27506 is located in Harnett County, North Carolina, within the Anderson Creek, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11360) and North Carolina's 13rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 136,503 people, about 0.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 27506. It covers 0.274 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Anderson Creek, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11360Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 136,503Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.274 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2280.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3708760Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Buies Creek CDP; North CarolinaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 27506 is in the Harnett County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.