PlainZIP

Asheboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27203

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

21,108
373/sq mi
$46,336
Median income
$156,300
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Asheboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
373
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, with 21,108 residents across 56.7 square miles, a density of 373 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27203 reports a modest median household income of $46,336 (33% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $24,000. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $156,300 (40% below the state average), median rent at $892 a month, and owner-occupancy at 42.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27203, plus 6 more within Randolph County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 27203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Asheboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27203.

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 27203, Asheboro, 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

21,108

Population

56.7

Area (sq mi)

373

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27203?

34.2

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 15.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%

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?

$46,336

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$24,000

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27203 ranks nationally

Asheboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,336 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,244

Total Housing Units

9,634

Occupied Units

610

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.9%
Renter 57.1%

$156,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$892

Median Rent

1976

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

+13.7%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27203 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 135
2021 +11.6% 150
2022 +21.5% 182
2023 +4.8% 191
2024 +13.7% 217

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 815 business establishments in ZIP 27203, employing approximately 14,787 people with a combined annual payroll of $634,714,000.

815

Businesses

14,787

Employees

$634.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 147 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 126 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 118 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 77 9.4%
Finance and insurance 56 6.9%
Manufacturing 54 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 6.6%
Construction 49 6.0%
Wholesale trade 34 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.1%
Information 12 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.2%
Educational services 5 0.6%

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 27203 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 27203 ranks #2 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 27203 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 27203 ranks #5 of 5 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
27317 Randleman, NC 16,959 7.3 mi
27248 Franklinville, NC 4,524 5.9 mi
27205 Asheboro, NC 33,216 7.3 mi
27350 Sophia, NC 6,530 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

27205 standard
Asheboro, NC
Pop: 33,216
27263 standard
High Point, NC
Pop: 21,414
27317 standard
Randleman, NC
Pop: 16,959
27370 standard
Trinity, NC
Pop: 15,052
27298 standard
Liberty, NC
Pop: 10,336
27316 standard
Ramseur, NC
Pop: 6,650

Related Areas

Randolph County Asheboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27203 in? ▼
ZIP code 27203 (Asheboro) is located in Randolph County, North Carolina. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27203? ▼
ZIP code 27203 in Asheboro, NC has a population of 21,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27203 is $46,336, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27203 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27203 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27203? ▼
ZIP code 27203 has 815 business establishments employing approximately 14,787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27203 are: Retail trade (147), Health care and social assistance (126), Accommodation and food services (118). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27203 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 27203? ▼
In ZIP code 27203, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 27203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27203 is 23.7 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 27203? ▼
In ZIP code 27203, approximately 42.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27203 is 23.0% 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.