Madison, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27025

Rockingham County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

11,138
44/sq mi: $56,682
Median income: $194,700
Median home value: 15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madison pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 42th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 44
people per sq mi: 79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27025 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27025 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 254.9 square miles in Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina. The area is home to 11,138 residents, producing a population density of 44 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27025 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27025 sits at $56,682 (18% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,838. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $194,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27025 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 27025 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27025

Retail trade

50
Other services (except public administration)

41
Accommodation and food services

23
Construction

22
Professional, scientific, and technical services

18

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27025, Madison, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,138

Population

254.9

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27025?

43.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%

African American 12.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,682

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,838

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27025 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,682 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,400

Total Housing Units

5,031

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

$194,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27025 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+10.8%	134
2021	+7.2%	144
2022	+21.4%	175
2023	+11.9%	196
2024	+2.4%	200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 236 business establishments in ZIP 27025, employing approximately 2,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,992,000.

236

Businesses

2,299

Employees

$88.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	50	21.2%
Other services (except public administration)	41	17.4%
Accommodation and food services	23	9.8%
Construction	22	9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	18	7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	18	7.6%
Manufacturing	16	6.8%
Health care and social assistance	11	4.7%
Finance and insurance	10	4.2%
Wholesale trade	9	3.8%
Transportation and warehousing	5	2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	4	1.7%
Information	3	1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27025 vs 27027 →

27358

14,075
27025

11,138
27048

8,609
27357

7,894
27027

4,385
27009

2,647
27046

2,024
27042

834

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27025 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27358

$138,717
27009

$76,469
27357

$75,287
27046

$64,464
27048

$60,015
27025

$56,682
27042

$46,510
27027

$45,469

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27025 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27027	Mayodan, NC	4,385	4.8 mi
27357	Stokesdale, NC	7,894	7.6 mi
27042	Pine Hall, NC	834	5.3 mi
27048	Stoneville, NC	8,609	7.6 mi
27046	Sandy Ridge, NC	2,024	10.3 mi
27358	Summerfield, NC	14,075	11.6 mi
27009	Belews Creek, NC	2,647	11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27025 in? ▼

ZIP code 27025 (Madison) is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 27025? ▼

ZIP code 27025 in Madison, NC has a population of 11,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27025? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27025 is $56,682, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27025? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27025 is $194,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27025? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27025 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27025? ▼

ZIP code 27025 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 2,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27025? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27025 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (41), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27025? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27025 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 27025? ▼

In ZIP code 27025, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 27025? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27025 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27025? ▼

In ZIP code 27025, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27025? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27025 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.