PlainZIP

Franklinville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27248

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

4,524
51/sq mi
$72,219
Median income
$189,500
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27248 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27248 covers 89.2 square miles in Franklinville, Randolph County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,524 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27248 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,219 (4% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,305. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Housing costs here run $189,500 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $799 a month; 81.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Randolph County, letting you compare 27248 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 27248

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklinville, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27248.

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 27248, Franklinville, 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

4,524

Population

89.2

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27248?

41.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$72,219

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$32,305

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27248 ranks nationally

Franklinville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,219 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,907

Total Housing Units

1,607

Occupied Units

300

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$189,500

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$799

Median Rent

1984

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27248 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.3% 119
2020 +7.6% 128
2021 +9.7% 141
2022 +10.5% 155
2024 – 196

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 27248, employing approximately 514 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,748,000.

49

Businesses

514

Employees

$20.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 18.4%
Construction 8 16.3%
Manufacturing 8 16.3%
Retail trade 7 14.3%
Wholesale trade 5 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.1%

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 27248 vs 27233 →

ZIP 27248 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 27248 ranks #7 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 27248 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 27248 ranks #3 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
27233 Climax, NC 3,390 6.9 mi
27203 Asheboro, NC 21,108 5.9 mi
27317 Randleman, NC 16,959 6.2 mi
27355 Staley, NC 2,660 7.9 mi
27313 Pleasant Garden, NC 6,962 10.0 mi
27316 Ramseur, NC 6,650 8.4 mi
27298 Liberty, NC 10,336 10.5 mi
27205 Asheboro, NC 33,216 12.9 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 Franklinville, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27248 in? ▼
ZIP code 27248 (Franklinville) 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 27248? ▼
ZIP code 27248 in Franklinville, NC has a population of 4,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27248? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27248 is $72,219, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27248? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27248 is $189,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27248? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27248 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27248? ▼
ZIP code 27248 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27248? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27248 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (8), Manufacturing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27248? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27248 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 27248? ▼
In ZIP code 27248, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 27248? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27248 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27248? ▼
In ZIP code 27248, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27248? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27248 is 13.1% 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.