Madison, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27025
Rockingham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,138
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,682
- Median income Below-median income area
- $194,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27025 (Madison, NC) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.7 in 2023 to 200.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, home to 11,138 residents across 254.9 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27025 reports a modest median household income of $56,682 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,838. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,700 (25% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 27025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27025.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27025, Madison, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,138
Population
254.9
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27025?
43.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,838
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27025 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Madison, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,682 30th percentile higher than 30% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,400housing units
5,400
Total Housing Units
5,031
Occupied Units
369
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
14
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 →
ZIP 27025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27358
Summerfield (27358)
14,075 residents
- 27025
Madison (27025)
11,138 residents
- 27048
Stoneville (27048)
8,609 residents
- 27357
Stokesdale (27357)
7,894 residents
- 27027 4,385
Mayodan (27027)
4,385 residents
- 27009 2,647
Belews Creek (27009)
2,647 residents
- 27046 2,024
Sandy Ridge (27046)
2,024 residents
- 27042 834
Pine Hall (27042)
834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27025 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27358
Summerfield (27358)
$138,717 median income
- 27009
Belews Creek (27009)
$76,469 median income
- 27357
Stokesdale (27357)
$75,287 median income
- 27046
Sandy Ridge (27046)
$64,464 median income
- 27048
Stoneville (27048)
$60,015 median income
- 27025
Madison (27025)
$56,682 median income
- 27042 $46,510
Pine Hall (27042)
$46,510 median income
- 27027 $45,469
Mayodan (27027)
$45,469 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27025, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,138 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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