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 Moderate-density area
- $56,647
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27320 (Reidsville, NC) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.0 in 2023 to 208.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,925. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,100 (32% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 27320 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 27320
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reidsville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27320.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27320?
44.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.4%
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?
$56,647
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,378housing units
18,378
Total Housing Units
16,581
Occupied Units
1,797
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 27320
Reidsville (27320)
39,351 residents
- 27214 10,294
Browns Summit (27214)
10,294 residents
- 27326 4,008
Ruffin (27326)
4,008 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27320 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27320 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27214
Browns Summit (27214)
$82,655 median income
- 27326
Ruffin (27326)
$79,375 median income
- 27320
Reidsville (27320)
$56,647 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27320, 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 (39,351 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 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.
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