PlainZIP

Climax, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27233

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

3,390
54/sq mi
$83,819
Median income
$269,200
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Climax pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27233 covers 63.4 square miles in Climax, Randolph County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,390 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,819 (21% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,349. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.1%. The typical home here is valued at $269,200 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 95.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. To put 27233 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Randolph County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 27233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Climax, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27233.

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 27233, Climax, 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

3,390

Population

63.4

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27233?

41.5

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$83,819

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$37,349

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27233 ranks nationally

Climax, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,819 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,256

Total Housing Units

1,171

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.5%
Renter 4.5%

$269,200

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

1990

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27233 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.6% 137
2020 +3.2% 141
2021 +13.0% 159
2022 +15.1% 183
2024 – 222

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 27233, employing approximately 522 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,241,000.

49

Businesses

522

Employees

$37.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 26.5%
Retail trade 6 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.2%
Wholesale trade 4 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.2%

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 27233 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 27233 ranks #6 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 27233 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 27233 ranks #2 of 8 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
27313 Pleasant Garden, NC 6,962 4.1 mi
27248 Franklinville, NC 4,524 6.9 mi
27283 Julian, NC 3,141 5.7 mi
27298 Liberty, NC 10,336 7.4 mi
27317 Randleman, NC 16,959 6.7 mi
27406 Greensboro, NC 56,458 8.6 mi
27355 Staley, NC 2,660 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

27205 standard
Asheboro, NC
Pop: 33,216
27263 standard
High Point, NC
Pop: 21,414
27203 standard
Asheboro, NC
Pop: 21,108
27317 standard
Randleman, NC
Pop: 16,959
27370 standard
Trinity, NC
Pop: 15,052
27298 standard
Liberty, NC
Pop: 10,336

Related Areas

Randolph County Climax, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27233 in? ▼
ZIP code 27233 (Climax) 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 27233? ▼
ZIP code 27233 in Climax, NC has a population of 3,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27233 is $83,819, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27233 is $269,200, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27233 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27233? ▼
ZIP code 27233 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27233 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27233? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27233 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 27233? ▼
In ZIP code 27233, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 27233? ▼
In ZIP code 27233, approximately 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27233 is 11.4% 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.