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 Moderate-density area
- $50,435
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 110.7 square miles in Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,003 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27252 reports a modest median household income of $50,435 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,820. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 0.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,600 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $947; owner occupancy is 94.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 27252 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 27252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goldston, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27252.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 27252, Goldston, 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
2,003
Population
110.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27252?
55.2
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$50,435
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$50,820
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27252 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Goldston, 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)
$50,435 19th percentile higher than 19% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
734housing units
734
Total Housing Units
620
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27252 vs 27207 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27207 | Bear Creek, NC | 3,795 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27252, 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 (2,003 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 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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