| ZIP Code | 27201 |
|---|---|
| City | Alamance |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 558 ft |
| Latitude | 36.034172 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.484829 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37001 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 23.0% ▲ 130% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 54 (56.8%) |
| Some College | 2 (2.1%) |
| Associates | 3 (3.2%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,179 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,200 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 91% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 55 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 55 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 27201 is located in Alamance, North Carolina, within Alamance County. With a population of 135, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.5 years. Economically, 27201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,179 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 91% since 2019.
The population of 27201 is primarily White (97.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.0%.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 27201 in Alamance, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 135 residents, a median household income of $55,179, and a median home value of $159,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.