Colfax, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27235

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

4,136
118/sq mi
$101,173
Median income
$304,000
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.1 square miles in Colfax, Guilford County, North Carolina. The area is home to 4,136 residents, producing a population density of 118 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 27235 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27235 sits at $101,173 (46% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $53,784. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $304,000 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $2,079 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Guilford County, so you can benchmark 27235 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 27235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27235.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27235, Colfax, NC · 2023 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

4,136

Population

35.1

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27235?

50.6

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 6.0%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$101,173

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$53,784

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27235 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,173 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,331

Total Housing Units

2,282

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$304,000

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$2,079

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27235 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.0% 138
2021 +14.8% 159
2022 +26.3% 201
2023 -4.0% 193
2024 -2.6% 188

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 27235, employing approximately 3,297 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,151,000.

142

Businesses

3,297

Employees

$198.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 16.2%
Wholesale trade 23 16.2%
Retail trade 21 14.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 9.9%
Manufacturing 12 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.2%

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 27235 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 27235 ranks #0 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 27235 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 27235 ranks #2 of 9 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
27409 Greensboro, NC 15,621 3.6 mi
27284 Kernersville, NC 51,136 4.1 mi
27310 Oak Ridge, NC 6,710 5.4 mi
27265 High Point, NC 46,690 6.0 mi
27410 Greensboro, NC 52,388 6.6 mi
27260 High Point, NC 24,023 9.8 mi
27262 High Point, NC 23,934 9.3 mi
27282 Jamestown, NC 15,906 8.2 mi
27009 Belews Creek, NC 2,647 10.2 mi
27407 Greensboro, NC 46,242 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27235 in?
ZIP code 27235 (Colfax) is located in Guilford County, North Carolina. Guilford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guilford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27235?
ZIP code 27235 in Colfax, NC has a population of 4,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27235?
The median household income in ZIP 27235 is $101,173, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27235?
The median home value in ZIP 27235 is $304,000, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27235 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27235?
ZIP code 27235 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 3,297 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27235?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27235 are: Construction (23), Wholesale trade (23), Retail trade (21). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27235?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27235 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 27235?
In ZIP code 27235, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 27235?
In ZIP code 27235, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27235 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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