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ZIP Code 27340

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

120
820/sq mi
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 27340 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Saxapahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina. The area is home to 120 residents, producing a population density of 820 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 27340 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27340 sits at , while per-capita income is $39,452. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 30.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27340 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alamance County, so you can benchmark 27340 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 →

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 27340, Saxapahaw, 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

120

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

820

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27340?

28.0

Median Age

25.0%

Male

75.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.1%

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

What does housing look like?

36

Total Housing Units

36

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.6%
Renter 69.4%

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27340 ranks #5 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 Code City Population Distance
27253 Graham, NC 29,827 1.9 mi
27258 Haw River, NC 6,006 6.3 mi
27349 Snow Camp, NC 5,511 6.5 mi
27243 Efland, NC 4,337 11.4 mi

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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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