Archer Lodge community center, 2019
Archer Lodge’s story
175 years in pictures
Census counts: 711 in 1970, 4,797 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 3 maps from 1964 on.
- 1851Archer Lodge is settled
Archer LodgeNC
A town of 5,649, settled in 1851.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Jayron32 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,649
2025 Census estimate · +18% since 2020
Median home value
$325K
Census ACS
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
272
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#28 of 286 in NC
Is Archer Lodge a good place to live?
Archer Lodge gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $324K, 3.2 years of the Raleigh metro’s $100K median household income. It grades A− overall, 28th among North Carolina's 286 graded towns. On the plus side, CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 85% of the country. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 88% of U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 290 North Carolina towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Archer Lodge. The biggest park or preserve is Archer's Lodge Town Park, at 25 acres.
A growing town
Archer Lodge has grown 32% since 2010
4,292 counted in 2010 and 4,797 in 2020; an estimated 5,649 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 18% since 2020, after 11.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Archer Lodge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far Archer Lodge is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 4.9% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →HealthJohnston Health 13.5 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & income$91K median household income; 272 jobs based hereB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 44% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landDOpen →HistoryC−Open →Civic life2.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Archer Lodge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Archer Lodge, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDeerfield S/D water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Archer Lodge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJohnston County Board of ElectionsJohnston County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2019
ZIP codes27527, 2759127527 70% · 27591 30%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Archer Lodge.
Archer Lodge sends most of its workers to Raleigh and beyond, but it has little public open land.
HealthA−
Archer Lodge earns an A− for health
31% of adults have high blood pressure in Archer Lodge, below both the North Carolina town median (38%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%). 11% of adults report frequent physical distress in Archer Lodge. Archer Lodge beats the North Carolina average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
85%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Archer Lodge | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 24% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.6% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
13 better19 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Archer Lodge | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.5% | 15.2% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.6% | 3.6% |
Johnston Health
13.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
82nd
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Archer Lodge’s schools beat 65% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Johnston County Public Schools. Its one school is below.
65%of NC districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Lodge MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,204 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About one in three of Archer Lodge’s working residents commute to Raleigh
Archer Lodge has 272 jobs for its 2,685 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here fell from 370 in 2013 to 272.
Most working residents leave Archer Lodge for work: only 1% work in town. Archer Lodge’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, against 24 minutes in North Carolina’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 17% of Archer Lodge residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Archer Lodge | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Archer Lodge1%
Raleigh32%
Durham6%
Cary5%
Clayton4%
20 mi
median commute distance
272
jobs based in Archer Lodge
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 12% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Archer Lodge
Archer Lodge has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Archer Lodge is 90°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–54°
Spring47–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than North Carolina overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (23% statewide). Archer Lodge has grown 18% since 2020, to 5,649 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
42.3median age · NC 39.1
| Archer Lodge | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
Archer LodgeNorth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school16%
Some college24%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s30%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 126 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.5 points). Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 83% are men (NC 49%).
| Archer Lodge | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.2% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 15.8% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 24% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.8% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Archer Lodge
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsD
Conserved land covers 0.1% of Archer Lodge
Just 5 of its 5,791 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Archer Lodge itself; its outdoors grade is D.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 5 of 5,791 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Archer's Lodge Town Park | — | 25 |
| 2. Archer Lodge Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B
The median home in Archer Lodge sells for about $425K
Archer Lodge’s median rent is $1,458 a month.
$425Kmedian sale price
| Archer Lodge | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,458 a month | $1,084 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
12
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 32 attractions →Lenovo Center and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Archer Lodge. Close and well known come first.
21 mi Stadium & arenaLenovo Center
21 mi Stadium & arenaCarter–Finley Stadium
23 mi Stadium & arenaWakeMed Soccer Park
17 mi MuseumNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
21 mi MuseumNorth Carolina Museum of Art
12 mi MuseumAva Gardner MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lenovo Center: Edward T. Funkhouser, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carter–Finley Stadium: SMaloney, CC BY 3.0 · WakeMed Soccer Park: Hameltion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Jmturner, Public domain · North Carolina Museum of Art: Justin Doub, CC BY 2.0 · Ava Gardner Museum: LikeGrantTookRichmond, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Archer Lodge
18pages on Archer Lodge
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Archer Lodge
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wendell8.5 mi$11,739 tuitionJohnston Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Smithfield12.7 mi$2,756 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Archer Lodge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Archer Lodge for work
Where Archer Lodge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
272jobs based in Archer Lodge
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Archer Lodge
Town in North Carolina
Archer Lodge is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,797 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1851
- Area
- 9.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 338 ft
Archer Lodge’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Archer Lodge.
ClaytonArcher Lodge
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NC rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Lodge | #28 | A− | B | — | B+ | A− |
| Clayton | #72 | B | C | B− | B+ | B+ |
Archer Lodge reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Archer Lodge with a neighbor →
Questions about Archer Lodge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Archer Lodge, NC a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Archer Lodge grades A− overall, better than 76% of U.S. towns and #28 of 286 in North Carolina. It grades A− for health and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Archer Lodge, NC expensive?
The typical home is worth about $325,000, 2% below the North Carolina typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.