Lexington, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27292

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

39,787
106/sq mi: $57,264
Median income: $211,400
Median home value: 19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 47th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 106
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27292 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27292 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 376.4 square miles in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 39,787 residents, producing a population density of 106 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 27292 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27292 sits at $57,264 (17% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,623. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $211,400 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $848 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27292 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 27292 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 27292

Retail trade

158
Other services (except public administration)

105
Health care and social assistance

99
Accommodation and food services

91
Construction

90

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27292, Lexington, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

39,787

Population

376.4

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27292?

41.6

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%

African American 11.8%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$57,264

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$31,623

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27292 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,264 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

18,662

Total Housing Units

16,060

Occupied Units

2,602

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%

Renter 29.8%

$211,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$848

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27292 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.6%	142
2021	+13.3%	161
2022	+18.6%	191
2023	+14.5%	218
2024	+7.8%	235

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 871 business establishments in ZIP 27292, employing approximately 11,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $484,196,000.

871

Businesses

11,289

Employees

$484.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	158	18.1%
Other services (except public administration)	105	12.1%
Health care and social assistance	99	11.4%
Accommodation and food services	91	10.4%
Construction	90	10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	66	7.6%
Manufacturing	50	5.7%
Finance and insurance	46	5.3%
Wholesale trade	40	4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	38	4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	37	4.3%
Transportation and warehousing	17	1.9%
Information	9	1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	9	1.0%
Educational services	6	0.7%
Utilities	4	0.5%
Industries not classified	3	0.3%

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 27292 vs 27360 →

27360

46,084
27292

39,787
27295

37,211
27239

9,079

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27292 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27295

$63,961
27239

$63,630
27360

$61,983
27292

$57,264

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27292 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27360	Thomasville, NC	46,084	10.5 mi
27295	Lexington, NC	37,211	11.0 mi
27239	Denton, NC	9,079	11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27292 in? ▼

ZIP code 27292 (Lexington) is located in Davidson County, North Carolina. Davidson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davidson-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 27292? ▼

ZIP code 27292 in Lexington, NC has a population of 39,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27292? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27292 is $57,264, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27292? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27292 is $211,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27292? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27292 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27292? ▼

ZIP code 27292 has 871 business establishments employing approximately 11,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27292? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27292 are: Retail trade (158), Other services (except public administration) (105), Health care and social assistance (99). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27292? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27292 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 27292? ▼

In ZIP code 27292, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 27292? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27292 is 26.6 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 27292? ▼

In ZIP code 27292, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27292? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27292 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.