Haw River, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27258
Alamance County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,006
- 136/sq mi High-density area
- $78,079
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Haw River pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 136
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27258 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 27258 (Haw River, NC) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.9 in 2023 to 212.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27258 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haw River, Alamance County, North Carolina, home to 6,006 residents across 44.1 square miles, a density of 136 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27258 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,079 (13% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,893. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,400 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $896; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alamance County, so 27258 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 27258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haw River, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27258.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 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 27258, Haw River, 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
6,006
Population
44.1
Area (sq mi)
136
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27258?
40.3
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
10.9%
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?
$78,079
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$34,893
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27258 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Haw River, 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)
$78,079 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
2,636housing units
2,636
Total Housing Units
2,429
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1992
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
+17.2%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27258 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 130 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 147 |
| 2022 | +26.0% | 185 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 181 |
| 2024 | +17.2% | 212 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 27258, employing approximately 1,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,464,000.
105
Businesses
1,370
Employees
$67.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.8% |
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 27258 vs 27253 →
ZIP 27258 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27253
Graham (27253)
29,827 residents
- 27302
Mebane (27302)
26,412 residents
- 27258 6,006
Haw River (27258)
6,006 residents
- 27349 5,511
Snow Camp (27349)
5,511 residents
- 27243 4,337
Efland (27243)
4,337 residents
- 27340 120
Saxapahaw (27340)
120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27258 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27243
Efland (27243)
$84,348 median income
- 27302
Mebane (27302)
$79,819 median income
- 27258
Haw River (27258)
$78,079 median income
- 27349
Snow Camp (27349)
$68,807 median income
- 27253
Graham (27253)
$62,774 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27258 ranks #3 of 5 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 27258, 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 (6,006 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 27258 in?
ZIP code 27258 (Haw River) is located in Alamance County, North Carolina. Alamance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alamance-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27258?
ZIP code 27258 in Haw River, NC has a population of 6,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27258?
The median household income in ZIP 27258 is $78,079, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27258?
The median home value in ZIP 27258 is $225,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27258 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27258?
ZIP code 27258 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27258?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27258 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27258?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27258 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 27258?
In ZIP code 27258, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 27258?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27258 is 27.6 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 27258?
In ZIP code 27258, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27258 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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