Sophia, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27350
Randolph County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,530
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,306
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sophia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27350 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 27350 (Sophia, NC) rose +17.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.1 in 2023 to 230.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27350 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina, home to 6,530 residents across 96.5 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27350 reports a modest median household income of $69,306 (0% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,293. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,800 (29% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,041; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 27350 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 27350
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sophia, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27350.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 27350, Sophia, 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
6,530
Population
96.5
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27350?
50.4
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
7.0%
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?
$69,306
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$31,293
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27350 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Sophia, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,306 Top 40% higher than 60% of 749 North Carolina 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
2,665housing units
2,665
Total Housing Units
2,355
Occupied Units
310
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,041
Median Rent
1984
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
+17.4%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27350 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 145 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 161 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 190 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 196 |
| 2024 | +17.4% | 230 |
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 73 business establishments in ZIP 27350, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,427,000.
73
Businesses
497
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 26.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.1% |
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 27350 vs 27370 →
ZIP 27350 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27260
High Point (27260)
24,023 residents
- 27263
High Point (27263)
21,414 residents
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
21,108 residents
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
16,959 residents
- 27370
Trinity (27370)
15,052 residents
- 27313 6,962
Pleasant Garden (27313)
6,962 residents
- 27350 6,530
Sophia (27350)
6,530 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27350 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27350 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27313
Pleasant Garden (27313)
$80,875 median income
- 27350
Sophia (27350)
$69,306 median income
- 27370
Trinity (27370)
$69,039 median income
- 27317
Randleman (27317)
$65,988 median income
- 27263
High Point (27263)
$55,801 median income
- 27203
Asheboro (27203)
$46,336 median income
- 27260
High Point (27260)
$42,308 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27350 ranks #2 of 7 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 27350, 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 (6,530 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 27350 in?
ZIP code 27350 (Sophia) is located in Randolph County, North Carolina. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27350?
ZIP code 27350 in Sophia, NC has a population of 6,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27350?
The median household income in ZIP 27350 is $69,306, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27350?
The median home value in ZIP 27350 is $183,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27350?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27350 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27350?
ZIP code 27350 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27350?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27350 are: Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27350?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27350 increased by 17.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 27350?
In ZIP code 27350, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 27350?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27350 is 31.9 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 27350?
In ZIP code 27350, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27350?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27350 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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