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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
$45,469
Median income
$118,500
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $30,632. Poverty here runs at 19.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $118,500 (54% below the state average), median rent at $785 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 27027 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rockingham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27027?

54.0

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 9.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$30,632

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27027 ranks nationally

Mayodan, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,469 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,164

Total Housing Units

1,911

Occupied Units

253

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$118,500

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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

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ZIP 27027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27027 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 27027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27025 Madison, NC 11,138 4.8 mi
27048 Stoneville, NC 8,609 4.9 mi
27046 Sandy Ridge, NC 2,024 6.5 mi
27042 Pine Hall, NC 834 8.1 mi
24165 Spencer, VA 1,613 10.2 mi
24148 Ridgeway, VA 8,013 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

27320 standard
Reidsville, NC
Pop: 39,351
27288 standard
Eden, NC
Pop: 24,071
27025 standard
Madison, NC
Pop: 11,138
27048 standard
Stoneville, NC
Pop: 8,609
27357 standard
Stokesdale, NC
Pop: 7,894
27326 standard
Ruffin, NC
Pop: 4,008

Related Areas

Rockingham County Mayodan, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.