Julian, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27283
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,141
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,402
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Julian pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27283 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 27283 (Julian, NC) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.7 in 2023 to 223.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27283 covers 68.3 square miles in Julian, Guilford County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,141 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27283 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,402 (31% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,577. The poverty rate is 2.4%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $290,700 (12% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $978; 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27283 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 27283
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Julian, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27283.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 27283, Julian, 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
3,141
Population
68.3
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27283?
44.9
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
5.0%
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?
$90,402
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$37,577
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27283 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Julian, 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)
$90,402 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,467housing units
1,467
Total Housing Units
1,354
Occupied Units
113
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$978
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27283 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 142 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 153 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 186 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 216 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 224 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 27283, employing approximately 200 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,662,000.
38
Businesses
200
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 23.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 27283 vs 27377 →
ZIP 27283 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27406
Greensboro (27406)
56,458 residents
- 27215
Burlington (27215)
38,807 residents
- 27401 21,932
Greensboro (27401)
21,932 residents
- 27298 10,336
Liberty (27298)
10,336 residents
- 27377 7,104
Whitsett (27377)
7,104 residents
- 27313 6,962
Pleasant Garden (27313)
6,962 residents
- 27233 3,390
Climax (27233)
3,390 residents
- 27283 3,141
Julian (27283)
3,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27283 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27283 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27283
Julian (27283)
$90,402 median income
- 27377
Whitsett (27377)
$90,181 median income
- 27233
Climax (27233)
$83,819 median income
- 27313
Pleasant Garden (27313)
$80,875 median income
- 27298
Liberty (27298)
$69,421 median income
- 27215
Burlington (27215)
$68,825 median income
- 27406
Greensboro (27406)
$59,563 median income
- 27401
Greensboro (27401)
$47,972 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27283 ranks the highest of 8 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 27283, 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 (3,141 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 27283 in?
ZIP code 27283 (Julian) 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 27283?
ZIP code 27283 in Julian, NC has a population of 3,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27283?
The median household income in ZIP 27283 is $90,402, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27283?
The median home value in ZIP 27283 is $290,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27283?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27283 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27283?
ZIP code 27283 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27283?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27283 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27283?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27283 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 27283?
In ZIP code 27283, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 27283?
In ZIP code 27283, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27283?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27283 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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