Asheboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27205
Randolph County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,216
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Asheboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27205 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 27205 (Asheboro, NC) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.2 in 2023 to 203.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, with 33,216 residents across 579.7 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27205 reports a modest median household income of $65,167 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,788. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $215,300 (17% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 27205 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 27205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Asheboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27205.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 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 27205, 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
33,216
Population
579.7
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27205?
44.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$65,167
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$35,788
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27205 ranks nationally
Asheboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,167 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,746housing units
15,746
Total Housing Units
14,720
Occupied Units
1,026
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,300
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1989
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27205 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 145 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 170 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 188 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 204 |
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 405 business establishments in ZIP 27205, employing approximately 4,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,479,000.
405
Businesses
4,076
Employees
$165.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 82 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 27205 vs 27203 →
ZIP 27205 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
- 27341 5,360
Seagrove (27341)
5,360 residents
- 27248 4,524
Franklinville (27248)
4,524 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27205 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27205 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
- 27205
Asheboro (27205)
$65,167 median income
- 27341
Seagrove (27341)
$58,159 median income
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
$46,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27205 ranks #2 of 4 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 27205, 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 (33,216 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 27205 in?
ZIP code 27205 (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 27205?
ZIP code 27205 in Asheboro, NC has a population of 33,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27205?
The median household income in ZIP 27205 is $65,167, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27205?
The median home value in ZIP 27205 is $215,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27205 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27205?
ZIP code 27205 has 405 business establishments employing approximately 4,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27205 are: Construction (82), Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27205?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27205 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 27205?
In ZIP code 27205, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 27205?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27205 is 23.5 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 27205?
In ZIP code 27205, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27205 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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