PlainZIP

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
$90,402
Median income
$290,700
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,577. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.1%. Median home value sits at $290,700 (12% above the state average), median rent at $978 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.3%.

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 -. To put 27283 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Guilford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27283?

44.9

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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

$37,577

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27283 ranks nationally

Julian, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,402 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,467

Total Housing Units

1,354

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$290,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27283 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27283 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27377 Whitsett, NC 7,104 6.3 mi
27233 Climax, NC 3,390 5.7 mi
27298 Liberty, NC 10,336 6.0 mi
27313 Pleasant Garden, NC 6,962 6.6 mi
27406 Greensboro, NC 56,458 7.9 mi
27215 Burlington, NC 38,807 10.0 mi
27401 Greensboro, NC 21,932 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Guilford County

27406 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 56,458
27410 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 52,388
27265 standard
High Point, NC
Pop: 46,690
27407 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 46,242
27405 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 44,567
27455 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 28,706

Related Areas

Guilford County Julian, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.