Saxapahaw, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27340
Alamance County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 120
- 820/sq mi High-density area
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saxapahaw has 120 residents, placing it among the least populous of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 820 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 27340 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 27340 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saxapahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina, home to just 120 residents across 0.1 square miles, a density of 820 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 27340, but per-capita income is $39,452. The poverty rate is 22.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alamance County, so 27340 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 →
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 27340, Saxapahaw, 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
120
Population
0.1
Area (sq mi)
820
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27340?
28.0
Median Age
25.0%
Male
75.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$39,452
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
36housing units
36
Total Housing Units
36
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 27340, employing approximately 275 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,253,000.
14
Businesses
275
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
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 27340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27253
Graham (27253)
29,827 residents
- 27258 6,006
Haw River (27258)
6,006 residents
- 27349 5,511
Snow Camp (27349)
5,511 residents
- 27243 4,337
Efland (27243)
4,337 residents
- 27340 120
Saxapahaw (27340)
120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27340 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27340 in?
ZIP code 27340 (Saxapahaw) is located in Alamance County, North Carolina. Alamance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alamance-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27340?
ZIP code 27340 in Saxapahaw, NC has a population of 120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27340 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27340?
ZIP code 27340 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27340?
In ZIP code 27340, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27340?
In ZIP code 27340, approximately 30.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27340 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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