Lexington, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27295

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

37,211
113/sq mi
$63,961
Median income
$211,300
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lexington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27295 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27295 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 330.5 square miles in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 37,211 residents, producing a population density of 113 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 27295 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27295 sits at $63,961 (8% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,136. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $211,300 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27295 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 27295 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 27295

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27295.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27295, Lexington, NC · 2023 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

37,211

Population

330.5

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27295?

44.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$63,961

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,136

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27295 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,961 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,244

Total Housing Units

16,144

Occupied Units

1,100

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$211,300

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27295 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 132
2021 +13.7% 150
2022 +19.6% 180
2023 +10.6% 199
2024 +1.2% 201

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 542 business establishments in ZIP 27295, employing approximately 6,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $290,767,000.

542

Businesses

6,528

Employees

$290.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 96 17.7%
Retail trade 84 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 77 14.2%
Manufacturing 44 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 43 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 30 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.3%
Wholesale trade 25 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 24 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.7%
Finance and insurance 13 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Educational services 4 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27295 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 27295 ranks #3 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 27295 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 27295 ranks #4 of 6 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
27299 Linwood, NC 5,190 9.0 mi
27012 Clemmons, NC 25,461 10.0 mi
27006 Advance, NC 14,150 8.6 mi
27292 Lexington, NC 39,787 11.0 mi
27107 Winston Salem, NC 46,963 12.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27295 in?
ZIP code 27295 (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 27295?
ZIP code 27295 in Lexington, NC has a population of 37,211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27295?
The median household income in ZIP 27295 is $63,961, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27295?
The median home value in ZIP 27295 is $211,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27295?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27295 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27295?
ZIP code 27295 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 6,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27295?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27295 are: Construction (96), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (77). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27295?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27295 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 27295?
In ZIP code 27295, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 27295?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27295 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27295?
In ZIP code 27295, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27295?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27295 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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