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Oxford, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27565

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

25,255
29/sq mi
$56,432
Median income
$204,000
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oxford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27565 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina, with 25,255 residents across 859.0 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27565 reports a modest median household income of $56,432 (18% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,256. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $204,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 27565 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Granville County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 27565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27565.

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 27565, Oxford, 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

25,255

Population

859.0

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27565?

45.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 50.5%
African American 40.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$56,432

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,256

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27565 ranks nationally

Oxford, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,432 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,151

Total Housing Units

9,767

Occupied Units

1,384

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$204,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1982

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

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27565 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 140
2021 +8.5% 152
2022 +18.7% 180
2023 +8.8% 196
2024 +17.6% 231

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 469 business establishments in ZIP 27565, employing approximately 7,445 people with a combined annual payroll of $401,920,000.

469

Businesses

7,445

Employees

$401.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 72 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.8%
Construction 52 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 39 8.3%
Manufacturing 23 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.0%
Finance and insurance 17 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.6%
Wholesale trade 14 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Information 5 1.1%

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 27565 vs 27582 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
27582 Stovall, NC 289 8.0 mi

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Related Areas

Granville County Oxford, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27565 in? ▼
ZIP code 27565 (Oxford) is located in Granville County, North Carolina. Granville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/granville-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27565? ▼
ZIP code 27565 in Oxford, NC has a population of 25,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27565 is $56,432, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27565 is $204,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27565 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27565? ▼
ZIP code 27565 has 469 business establishments employing approximately 7,445 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27565? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27565 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (72), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27565? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27565 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 27565? ▼
In ZIP code 27565, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 27565? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27565 is 30.7 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 27565? ▼
In ZIP code 27565, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27565 is 18.7% 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.