| ZIP Code | 27311 |
|---|---|
| City | Pelham |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Caswell County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 560 ft |
| Latitude | 36.479651 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.472563 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 26.6% ▲ 166% above avg |
| College Grads | 18.2% ▼ 53% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.9% ▲ 144% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 792 (38.6%) |
| Some College | 528 (25.8%) |
| Associates | 316 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 180 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 193 (9.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $35,473 ▼ 54% below avg ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,300 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $613/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,596 |
| Vacant Units | 255 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,596 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 255 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 27311 is located in Pelham, North Carolina, within Caswell County. With a population of 3,656, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 27311 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $35,473 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27311 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $111,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $613 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 27311 is majority White (58.86%). Residents are less-educated — 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.6%. Household income has declined by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27311 stands at 11.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 27311 in Pelham, NC is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,656 residents, a median household income of $35,473, and a median home value of $111,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.