PlainZIP

Lexington, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27292

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

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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, with 39,787 residents across 376.4 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27292 reports a modest median household income of $57,264 (17% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,623. Local economic indicators show a 19.0% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $211,400 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $848 a month; 70.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 27292 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Davidson 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 27292

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27292.

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 27292, Lexington, 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

39,787

Population

376.4

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

Lexington, NC 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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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

17

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 →

ZIP 27292 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 27292 ranks #2 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 27292 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 27292 ranks #4 of 4 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
27360 Thomasville, NC 46,084 10.5 mi
27295 Lexington, NC 37,211 11.0 mi
27239 Denton, NC 9,079 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

27360 standard
Thomasville, NC
Pop: 46,084
27295 standard
Lexington, NC
Pop: 37,211
27239 standard
Denton, NC
Pop: 9,079
27299 standard
Linwood, NC
Pop: 5,190

Related Areas

Davidson County Lexington, NC North Carolina

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.

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