Gibsonville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27249
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,486
- 84/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,880
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gibsonville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 84
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27249 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27249 (Gibsonville, NC) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.8 in 2023 to 198.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27249 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, home to 12,486 residents across 149.5 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,880 (17% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,209. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $236,600 (9% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $836; 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27249 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 27249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gibsonville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27249.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27249, Gibsonville, 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
12,486
Population
149.5
Area (sq mi)
84
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27249?
47.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$80,880
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$38,209
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27249 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Gibsonville, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,880 Top 21% higher than 79% of 749 North Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,359housing units
6,359
Total Housing Units
5,701
Occupied Units
658
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,600
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$836
Median Rent
1986
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27249 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 132 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 147 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 181 |
| 2023 | -0.5% | 180 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 199 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 27249, employing approximately 1,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,139,000.
171
Businesses
1,059
Employees
$40.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 26 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 2.3% |
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 27249 vs 27301 →
ZIP 27249 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27215
Burlington (27215)
38,807 residents
- 27244 14,173
Elon (27244)
14,173 residents
- 27249 12,486
Gibsonville (27249)
12,486 residents
- 27214 10,294
Browns Summit (27214)
10,294 residents
- 27301 8,750
Mc Leansville (27301)
8,750 residents
- 27377 7,104
Whitsett (27377)
7,104 residents
- 27201 63
Alamance (27201)
63 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27249 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27377
Whitsett (27377)
$90,181 median income
- 27301
Mc Leansville (27301)
$83,824 median income
- 27214
Browns Summit (27214)
$82,655 median income
- 27249
Gibsonville (27249)
$80,880 median income
- 27244
Elon (27244)
$75,323 median income
- 27215
Burlington (27215)
$68,825 median income
- 27201
Alamance (27201)
$55,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27249 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27249, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,486 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27249 in?
ZIP code 27249 (Gibsonville) 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 27249?
ZIP code 27249 in Gibsonville, NC has a population of 12,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27249?
The median household income in ZIP 27249 is $80,880, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27249?
The median home value in ZIP 27249 is $236,600, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27249?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27249 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27249?
ZIP code 27249 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 1,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27249?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27249 are: Other services (except public administration) (28), Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27249?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27249 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 27249?
In ZIP code 27249, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 27249?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27249 is 26.2 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 27249?
In ZIP code 27249, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27249?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27249 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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