Goldston, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27252

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

2,003
18/sq mi
$50,435
Median income
$171,600
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goldston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27252 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.7 square miles in Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,003 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 27252 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27252 sits at $50,435 (27% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $50,820. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $171,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chatham County, so you can benchmark 27252 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 27252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27252.

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 27252, Goldston, 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

2,003

Population

110.7

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27252?

55.2

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 13.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$50,435

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$50,820

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27252 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,435 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

734

Total Housing Units

620

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$171,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 27252, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,154,000.

36

Businesses

201

Employees

$10.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 16.7%
Retail trade 5 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.9%
Manufacturing 3 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
27207 Bear Creek, NC 3,795 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27252 in?
ZIP code 27252 (Goldston) is located in Chatham County, North Carolina. Chatham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chatham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27252?
ZIP code 27252 in Goldston, NC has a population of 2,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27252?
The median household income in ZIP 27252 is $50,435, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27252?
The median home value in ZIP 27252 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27252 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27252?
ZIP code 27252 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27252 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27252?
In ZIP code 27252, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 27252?
In ZIP code 27252, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27252 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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