Sanford, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27330

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

37,947
71/sq mi
$61,300
Median income
$242,700
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27330 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27330 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 533.0 square miles in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The area is home to 37,947 residents, producing a population density of 71 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 27330 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27330 sits at $61,300 (11% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,192. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $242,700 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,039 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27330 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 27330 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 27330

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27330.

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 27330, Sanford, 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

37,947

Population

533.0

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27330?

37.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 20.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$61,300

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,192

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27330 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,300 31st percentile higher than 31% 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

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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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,488

Total Housing Units

15,097

Occupied Units

1,391

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$242,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,039

Median Rent

1987

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27330 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 149
2021 +11.2% 166
2022 +25.1% 208
2023 +10.0% 228
2024 +5.9% 242

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 1,029 business establishments in ZIP 27330, employing approximately 18,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,048,798,000.

1,029

Businesses

18,824

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 169 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 131 12.7%
Construction 113 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 108 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 95 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 6.2%
Finance and insurance 53 5.2%
Manufacturing 52 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.3%
Wholesale trade 35 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 27 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.6%
Information 12 1.2%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 27330 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 27330 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 27330 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 27330 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
27332 Sanford, NC 30,236 9.9 mi
27559 Moncure, NC 2,288 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27330 in?
ZIP code 27330 (Sanford) is located in Lee County, North Carolina. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27330?
ZIP code 27330 in Sanford, NC has a population of 37,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27330?
The median household income in ZIP 27330 is $61,300, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27330?
The median home value in ZIP 27330 is $242,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27330 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27330?
ZIP code 27330 has 1,029 business establishments employing approximately 18,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27330 are: Retail trade (169), Health care and social assistance (131), Construction (113). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27330?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27330 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 27330?
In ZIP code 27330, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 27330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27330 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 27330?
In ZIP code 27330, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27330 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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