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Blanch, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27212

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

2,580
21/sq mi
$57,108
Median income
$190,400
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27212 covers 125.2 square miles in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,580 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27212 reports a modest median household income of $57,108 (17% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,564. Poverty here runs at 15.4%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $190,400 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 57.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Caswell County, letting you compare 27212 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 27212, Blanch, 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

2,580

Population

125.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27212?

46.8

Median Age

68.0%

Male

32.0%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 45.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$57,108

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$22,564

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27212 ranks nationally

Blanch, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,108 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

633

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.4%
Renter 42.6%

$190,400

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 27212, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,521,000.

16

Businesses

84

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 25.0%

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 27212 vs 27305 →

ZIP 27212 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 27212 ranks #3 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 27212 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 27212 ranks #4 of 6 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
27305 Milton, NC 1,685 5.0 mi
24586 Ringgold, VA 5,562 10.1 mi
27379 Yanceyville, NC 4,661 6.8 mi
27315 Providence, NC 2,243 6.9 mi
27291 Leasburg, NC 1,662 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caswell County

27379 standard
Yanceyville, NC
Pop: 4,661
27311 standard
Pelham, NC
Pop: 3,402
27315 standard
Providence, NC
Pop: 2,243
27305 standard
Milton, NC
Pop: 1,685
27291 standard
Leasburg, NC
Pop: 1,662
27314 standard
Prospect Hill, NC
Pop: 1,051

Related Areas

Caswell County Blanch, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27212 in? ▼
ZIP code 27212 (Blanch) is located in Caswell County, North Carolina. Caswell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caswell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27212? ▼
ZIP code 27212 in Blanch, NC has a population of 2,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27212 is $57,108, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27212 is $190,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27212 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27212? ▼
ZIP code 27212 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27212? ▼
In ZIP code 27212, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27212? ▼
In ZIP code 27212, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27212 is 15.4% 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.