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Snow Camp, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27349

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

5,511
35/sq mi
$68,807
Median income
$229,700
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27349 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, home to 5,511 residents across 157.9 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27349 reports a modest median household income of $68,807 (1% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,095. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Housing costs here run $229,700 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $880 a month; 85.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alamance County, so you can benchmark 27349 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 27349

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snow Camp, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27349.

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 27349, Snow Camp, 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

5,511

Population

157.9

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27349?

42.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 7.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$68,807

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$32,095

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27349 ranks nationally

Snow Camp, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,807 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,918

Total Housing Units

2,724

Occupied Units

194

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$229,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$880

Median Rent

1998

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27349 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 146
2021 +10.4% 161
2022 +19.6% 193
2023 +12.3% 217
2024 +2.6% 223

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 27349, employing approximately 413 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,025,000.

82

Businesses

413

Employees

$19.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 28.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 12.2%
Retail trade 8 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.5%
Manufacturing 6 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.3%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.7%

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 27349 vs 27253 →

ZIP 27349 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 27349 ranks #4 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 27349 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 27349 ranks #3 of 5 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
27253 Graham, NC 29,827 5.9 mi
27340 Saxapahaw, NC 120 6.5 mi
27201 Alamance, NC 63 10.1 mi
27215 Burlington, NC 38,807 10.1 mi
27258 Haw River, NC 6,006 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alamance County

27215 standard
Burlington, NC
Pop: 38,807
27217 standard
Burlington, NC
Pop: 36,954
27253 standard
Graham, NC
Pop: 29,827
27302 standard
Mebane, NC
Pop: 26,412
27244 standard
Elon, NC
Pop: 14,173
27258 standard
Haw River, NC
Pop: 6,006

Related Areas

Alamance County Snow Camp, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27349 in? ▼
ZIP code 27349 (Snow Camp) 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 27349? ▼
ZIP code 27349 in Snow Camp, NC has a population of 5,511 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27349? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27349 is $68,807, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27349? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27349 is $229,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27349? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27349 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27349? ▼
ZIP code 27349 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27349? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27349 are: Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27349? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27349 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 27349? ▼
In ZIP code 27349, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 27349? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27349 is 31.0 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 27349? ▼
In ZIP code 27349, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27349? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27349 is 14.7% 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.