| ZIP Code | 27330 |
|---|---|
| City | Sanford |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 301 ft |
| Latitude | 35.517067 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.18321 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 16.9% ▲ 69% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 389 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,582 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 2,933 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 4,524 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,970 (16.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,094 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,726 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,000 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $966/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,026 |
| Vacant Units | 1,514 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,026 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,514 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 27330 is located in Sanford, North Carolina, within Lee County. With a population of 41,473, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 27330 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,726 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27330 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $966 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 27330 is majority White (53.74%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27330 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 27330 in Sanford, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 41,473 residents, a median household income of $60,726, and a median home value of $213,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.