Sophia, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27350

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

6,530
68/sq mi: $69,306
Median income: $183,800
Median home value: 20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 27350 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.5 square miles in Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina. The area is home to 6,530 residents, producing a population density of 68 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 27350 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27350 sits at $69,306 (0% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,293. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $183,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27350 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 27350 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 27350

Construction

19
Other services (except public administration)

14
Retail trade

11
Manufacturing

6
Wholesale trade

5

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27350, Sophia, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

6,530

Population

96.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27350?

50.4

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%

African American 0.3%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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

$31,293

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27350 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,306 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,665

Total Housing Units

2,355

Occupied Units

310

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%

Renter 10.4%

$183,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

Businesses

497

Employees

$23.4M

Annual Payroll

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 →

27260

24,023
27263

21,414
27203

21,108
27317

16,959
27370

15,052
27313

6,962
27350

6,530

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27350 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27313

$80,875
27350

$69,306
27370

$69,039
27317

$65,988
27263

$55,801
27203

$46,336
27260

$42,308

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27370	Trinity, NC	15,052	5.8 mi
27317	Randleman, NC	16,959	5.3 mi
27263	High Point, NC	21,414	7.7 mi
27203	Asheboro, NC	21,108	7.6 mi
27260	High Point, NC	24,023	11.6 mi
27313	Pleasant Garden, NC	6,962	11.5 mi

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Randolph County Sophia, NC North Carolina

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.