Trinity, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27370
Randolph County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,052
- 96/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,039
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trinity pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 96
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27370 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 27370 (Trinity, NC) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.7 in 2023 to 206.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27370 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trinity, Randolph County, North Carolina, home to 15,052 residents across 156.5 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27370 reports a modest median household income of $69,039 (0% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,200. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,900 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $946; owner occupancy is 84.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 27370 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 27370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trinity, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27370.
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade 14
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade 9
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 27370, Trinity, 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
15,052
Population
156.5
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27370?
40.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$69,039
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$32,200
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27370 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Trinity, 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)
$69,039 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
5,975housing units
5,975
Total Housing Units
5,607
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$946
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27370 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 136 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 153 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 181 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 202 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 206 |
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 143 business establishments in ZIP 27370, employing approximately 1,563 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,964,000.
143
Businesses
1,563
Employees
$86.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 43 | 30.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 27370 vs 27350 →
ZIP 27370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27360
Thomasville (27360)
46,084 residents
- 27260
High Point (27260)
24,023 residents
- 27263
High Point (27263)
21,414 residents
- 27370 15,052
Trinity (27370)
15,052 residents
- 27350 6,530
Sophia (27350)
6,530 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27370 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27350
Sophia (27350)
$69,306 median income
- 27370
Trinity (27370)
$69,039 median income
- 27360
Thomasville (27360)
$61,983 median income
- 27263
High Point (27263)
$55,801 median income
- 27260
High Point (27260)
$42,308 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27370 ranks #2 of 5 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 27370, 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 (15,052 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 27370 in?
ZIP code 27370 (Trinity) 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 27370?
ZIP code 27370 in Trinity, NC has a population of 15,052 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27370?
The median household income in ZIP 27370 is $69,039, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27370?
The median home value in ZIP 27370 is $200,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27370 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27370?
ZIP code 27370 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27370 are: Construction (43), Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27370?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27370 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 27370?
In ZIP code 27370, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 27370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27370 is 26.0 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 27370?
In ZIP code 27370, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27370 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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