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
$65,988
Median income
$193,700
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

ZIP code 27317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.0 square miles in Randleman, Randolph County, North Carolina. The area is home to 16,959 residents, producing a population density of 122 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 27317 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27317 sits at $65,988 (5% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,179. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $193,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 27317 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 27317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27317.

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 27317, Randleman, 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

16,959

Population

139.0

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27317?

45.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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

$29,179

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27317 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,988 40th percentile higher than 40% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,183

Total Housing Units

6,501

Occupied Units

682

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$193,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1991

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

+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

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ZIP 27317 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 27317 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 27317 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 27317 ranks #5 of 7 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
27350 Sophia, NC 6,530 5.3 mi
27203 Asheboro, NC 21,108 7.3 mi
27313 Pleasant Garden, NC 6,962 6.9 mi
27248 Franklinville, NC 4,524 6.2 mi
27233 Climax, NC 3,390 6.7 mi
27263 High Point, NC 21,414 9.0 mi

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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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