PlainZIP

Reidsville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27320

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

39,351
60/sq mi
$56,647
Median income
$177,100
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reidsville 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
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27320 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, with 39,351 residents across 651.5 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27320 reports a modest median household income of $56,647 (18% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,925. Local economic indicators show a 16.8% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $177,100 (32% below the state average), median rent at $825 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27320, plus 6 more within Rockingham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 27320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reidsville, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27320.

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 27320, Reidsville, 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

39,351

Population

651.5

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27320?

44.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 22.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$56,647

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,925

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27320 ranks nationally

Reidsville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,647 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 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,378

Total Housing Units

16,581

Occupied Units

1,797

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$177,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$825

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27320 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 136
2021 +11.7% 152
2022 +22.2% 185
2023 +8.4% 201
2024 +3.8% 209

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 683 business establishments in ZIP 27320, employing approximately 9,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,236,000.

683

Businesses

9,232

Employees

$391.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 125 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 96 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 85 12.4%
Construction 80 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 63 9.2%
Finance and insurance 43 6.3%
Manufacturing 34 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 4.1%
Wholesale trade 23 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.6%
Information 8 1.2%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Utilities 6 0.9%

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 27320 vs 27214 →

ZIP 27320 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 27320 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27320 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 27320 ranks #3 of 3 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
27214 Browns Summit, NC 10,294 9.1 mi
27326 Ruffin, NC 4,008 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

27288 standard
Eden, NC
Pop: 24,071
27025 standard
Madison, NC
Pop: 11,138
27048 standard
Stoneville, NC
Pop: 8,609
27357 standard
Stokesdale, NC
Pop: 7,894
27027 standard
Mayodan, NC
Pop: 4,385
27326 standard
Ruffin, NC
Pop: 4,008

Related Areas

Rockingham County Reidsville, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27320 in? ▼
ZIP code 27320 (Reidsville) is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27320? ▼
ZIP code 27320 in Reidsville, NC has a population of 39,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27320 is $56,647, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27320 is $177,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27320 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27320? ▼
ZIP code 27320 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 9,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27320? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27320 are: Retail trade (125), Other services (except public administration) (96), Health care and social assistance (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27320? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27320 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 27320? ▼
In ZIP code 27320, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 27320? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27320 is 28.8 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 27320? ▼
In ZIP code 27320, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27320 is 16.8% 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.