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 High-density area
- $46,336
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27203 (Asheboro, NC) rose +13.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.2 in 2023 to 217.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,000. The poverty rate is 23.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,300 (40% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $892; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 27203 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 27203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Asheboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Finance and insurance 56
Finance and insurance
56 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27203?
34.2
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
12.1%
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?
$46,336
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$24,000
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27203 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Asheboro, 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)
$46,336 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
10,244housing units
10,244
Total Housing Units
9,634
Occupied Units
610
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,300
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27203 vs 27317 →
ZIP 27203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27205
Asheboro (27205)
33,216 residents
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
21,108 residents
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
16,959 residents
- 27350 6,530
Sophia (27350)
6,530 residents
- 27248 4,524
Franklinville (27248)
4,524 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27203 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27248
Franklinville (27248)
$72,219 median income
- 27350
Sophia (27350)
$69,306 median income
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
$65,988 median income
- 27205
Asheboro (27205)
$65,167 median income
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
$46,336 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27203, 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 (21,108 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 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.
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