Randleman, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27317
Randolph County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,959
- 122/sq mi High-density area
- $65,988
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Randleman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 122
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27317 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27317 (Randleman, NC) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.4 in 2023 to 222.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27317 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Randleman, Randolph County, North Carolina, home to 16,959 residents across 139.0 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27317 reports a modest median household income of $65,988 (5% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,179. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $193,700 (25% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $837; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 27317 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 27317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Randleman, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27317.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27317, Randleman, 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
16,959
Population
139.0
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27317?
45.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
7.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,988
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,179
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27317 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Randleman, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,988 Top 48% higher than 52% of 749 North Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,183housing units
7,183
Total Housing Units
6,501
Occupied Units
682
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$837
Median Rent
1991
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27317 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 134 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 150 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 181 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 192 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 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 295 business establishments in ZIP 27317, employing approximately 4,560 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,246,000.
295
Businesses
4,560
Employees
$185.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 27317 vs 27350 →
ZIP 27317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27263
High Point (27263)
21,414 residents
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
21,108 residents
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
16,959 residents
- 27313 6,962
Pleasant Garden (27313)
6,962 residents
- 27350 6,530
Sophia (27350)
6,530 residents
- 27248 4,524
Franklinville (27248)
4,524 residents
- 27233 3,390
Climax (27233)
3,390 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27317 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27233
Climax (27233)
$83,819 median income
- 27313
Pleasant Garden (27313)
$80,875 median income
- 27248
Franklinville (27248)
$72,219 median income
- 27350
Sophia (27350)
$69,306 median income
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
$65,988 median income
- 27263
High Point (27263)
$55,801 median income
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
$46,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27317 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27317, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,959 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27317 in?
ZIP code 27317 (Randleman) 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 27317?
ZIP code 27317 in Randleman, NC has a population of 16,959 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27317?
The median household income in ZIP 27317 is $65,988, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27317?
The median home value in ZIP 27317 is $193,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27317 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27317?
ZIP code 27317 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 4,560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27317 are: Construction (48), Retail trade (35), Manufacturing (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27317?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27317 increased by 15.8% 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 27317?
In ZIP code 27317, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 27317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27317 is 24.9 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 27317?
In ZIP code 27317, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27317 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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