Thomasville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27360

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

46,084
202/sq mi
$61,983
Median income
$190,700
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomasville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
202
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27360 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 228.3 square miles in Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 46,084 residents, producing a population density of 202 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 27360 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27360 sits at $61,983 (10% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,776. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $190,700 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $879 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27360 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 27360 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 27360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27360.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27360, Thomasville, 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

46,084

Population

228.3

Area (sq mi)

202

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27360?

40.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 12.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$61,983

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$29,776

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27360 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,983 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

21,615

Total Housing Units

19,996

Occupied Units

1,619

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$190,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27360 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 133
2021 +13.9% 152
2022 +20.8% 183
2023 +14.0% 209
2024 +7.3% 224

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 870 business establishments in ZIP 27360, employing approximately 12,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $709,980,000.

870

Businesses

12,657

Employees

$710.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 149 17.1%
Construction 94 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 94 10.8%
Manufacturing 86 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 80 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 56 6.4%
Wholesale trade 55 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 37 4.3%
Finance and insurance 37 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Information 8 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 27360 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 27360 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27360 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 27360 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
27370 Trinity, NC 15,052 6.9 mi
27262 High Point, NC 23,934 8.0 mi
27260 High Point, NC 24,023 9.1 mi
27292 Lexington, NC 39,787 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27360 in?
ZIP code 27360 (Thomasville) is located in Davidson County, North Carolina. Davidson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davidson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27360?
ZIP code 27360 in Thomasville, NC has a population of 46,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27360?
The median household income in ZIP 27360 is $61,983, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27360?
The median home value in ZIP 27360 is $190,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27360?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27360 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27360?
ZIP code 27360 has 870 business establishments employing approximately 12,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27360?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27360 are: Retail trade (149), Construction (94), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27360?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27360 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 27360?
In ZIP code 27360, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 27360?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27360 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27360?
In ZIP code 27360, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27360?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27360 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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