Mayodan, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27027
Rockingham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,385
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,469
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mayodan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27027 covers 56.4 square miles in Mayodan, Rockingham County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,385 residents on file, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27027 reports a modest median household income of $45,469 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,632. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,500 (54% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $785; owner occupancy is 62.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 27027 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 27027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mayodan, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27027.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 27027, Mayodan, 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
4,385
Population
56.4
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27027?
54.0
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$45,469
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$30,632
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27027 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Mayodan, 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)
$45,469 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
2,164housing units
2,164
Total Housing Units
1,911
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,500
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$785
Median Rent
1969
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
+20.0%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27027 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.1% | 119 |
| 2020 | +24.6% | 148 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 162 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 194 |
| 2024 | – | 237 |
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 78 business establishments in ZIP 27027, employing approximately 1,839 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,793,000.
78
Businesses
1,839
Employees
$73.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.9% |
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 27027 vs 27025 →
ZIP 27027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27025
Madison (27025)
11,138 residents
- 27048
Stoneville (27048)
8,609 residents
- 24148
Ridgeway (24148)
8,013 residents
- 27027 4,385
Mayodan (27027)
4,385 residents
- 27046 2,024
Sandy Ridge (27046)
2,024 residents
- 24165 1,613
Spencer (24165)
1,613 residents
- 27042 834
Pine Hall (27042)
834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27027 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27046
Sandy Ridge (27046)
$64,464 median income
- 27048
Stoneville (27048)
$60,015 median income
- 24148
Ridgeway (24148)
$59,428 median income
- 27025
Madison (27025)
$56,682 median income
- 24165
Spencer (24165)
$49,250 median income
- 27042
Pine Hall (27042)
$46,510 median income
- 27027
Mayodan (27027)
$45,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27027 ranks #7 of 7 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 27027, 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 (4,385 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 27027 in?
ZIP code 27027 (Mayodan) 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 27027?
ZIP code 27027 in Mayodan, NC has a population of 4,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27027?
The median household income in ZIP 27027 is $45,469, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27027?
The median home value in ZIP 27027 is $118,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27027 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27027?
ZIP code 27027 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 1,839 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27027 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27027 increased by 20.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 27027?
In ZIP code 27027, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 27027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27027 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27027?
In ZIP code 27027, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27027 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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