| ZIP Code | 27233 |
|---|---|
| City | Climax |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Guilford County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 817 ft |
| Latitude | 35.892512 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.70498 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37151 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.5% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.1% ▼ 99% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 652 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 437 (21.6%) |
| Associates | 365 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 183 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 312 (15.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,446 ≈ Avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,800 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $830/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,332 |
| Vacant Units | 96 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,332 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 96 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 27233 is located in Climax, North Carolina, within Guilford County. With a population of 3,414, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 27233 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,446 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27233 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $830 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 27233 is primarily White (88.05%). Residents are less-educated — 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27233 stands at 0.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 27233 in Climax, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,414 residents, a median household income of $71,446, and a median home value of $215,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.