Asheboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27205

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

33,216
57/sq mi: $65,167
Median income: $215,300
Median home value: 19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 27205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 579.7 square miles in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina. The area is home to 33,216 residents, producing a population density of 57 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27205 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27205 sits at $65,167 (6% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,788. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $215,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $824 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 27205 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27205

Construction

82
Retail trade

53
Other services (except public administration)

46
Manufacturing

41
Professional, scientific, and technical services

34

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27205, Asheboro, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,216

Population

579.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27205?

44.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%

African American 5.5%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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

$35,788

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27205 ranks nationally

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

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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 50.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,746

Total Housing Units

14,720

Occupied Units

1,026

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%

Renter 21.6%

$215,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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

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 →

27205

33,216
27203

21,108
27341

5,360
27248

4,524

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27205 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27248

$72,219
27205

$65,167
27341

$58,159
27203

$46,336

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27203	Asheboro, NC	21,108	7.3 mi
27341	Seagrove, NC	5,360	11.5 mi
27248	Franklinville, NC	4,524	12.9 mi

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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.