Liberty, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27298

Randolph 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

10,336
42/sq mi: $69,421
Median income: $214,700
Median home value: 16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 48th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 42
people per sq mi: 68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27298 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27298 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 246.1 square miles in Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina. The area is home to 10,336 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 27298 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27298 sits at $69,421 (0% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,736. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $214,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $887 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27298 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 27298 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 27298

Construction

31
Other services (except public administration)

24
Retail trade

23
Wholesale trade

20
Manufacturing

18

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 27298, Liberty, 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

10,336

Population

246.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27298?

41.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%

African American 8.5%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$69,421

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$31,736

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27298 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,421 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 51.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,153

Total Housing Units

3,752

Occupied Units

401

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%

Renter 31.9%

$214,700

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$887

Median Rent

1986

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27298 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.2%	131
2021	+11.2%	145
2022	+24.6%	181
2023	+12.3%	203
2024	+9.5%	223

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 186 business establishments in ZIP 27298, employing approximately 2,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,627,000.

186

Businesses

2,077

Employees

$120.6M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	31	16.7%
Other services (except public administration)	24	12.9%
Retail trade	23	12.4%
Wholesale trade	20	10.8%
Manufacturing	18	9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	14	7.5%
Transportation and warehousing	12	6.5%
Health care and social assistance	9	4.8%
Accommodation and food services	9	4.8%
Finance and insurance	7	3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	6	3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	4	2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	4	2.1%

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 27298 vs 27355 →

27215

38,807
27298

10,336
27248

4,524
27233

3,390
27283

3,141
27355

2,660
27201

63

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27298 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27283

$90,402
27233

$83,819
27248

$72,219
27298

$69,421
27215

$68,825
27355

$65,911
27201

$55,250

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27298 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27355	Staley, NC	2,660	6.6 mi
27233	Climax, NC	3,390	7.4 mi
27283	Julian, NC	3,141	6.0 mi
27215	Burlington, NC	38,807	11.0 mi
27201	Alamance, NC	63	11.2 mi
27248	Franklinville, NC	4,524	10.5 mi

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Randolph County Liberty, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27298 in? ▼

ZIP code 27298 (Liberty) is located in Randolph County, North Carolina. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 27298? ▼

ZIP code 27298 in Liberty, NC has a population of 10,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27298? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27298 is $69,421, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27298? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27298 is $214,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27298? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27298 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27298? ▼

ZIP code 27298 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 2,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27298? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27298 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27298? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27298 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 27298? ▼

In ZIP code 27298, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 27298? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27298 is 28.1 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 27298? ▼

In ZIP code 27298, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27298? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27298 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.