| ZIP Code | 27527 |
|---|---|
| City | Clayton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Granville County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 141 ft |
| Latitude | 35.653948 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.381715 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 60.8% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 185 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,442 (15.8%) |
| Some College | 2,155 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 2,749 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,309 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,917 (45.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,011 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $360,700 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,617/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,179 |
| Vacant Units | 559 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,179 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 559 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 27527 is located in Clayton, North Carolina, within Granville County. With a population of 35,968, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 27527 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,011 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27527 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $360,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,617 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 27527 is majority White (67.57%). Residents are highly educated — 60.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27527 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 27527 in Clayton, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,968 residents, a median household income of $111,011, and a median home value of $360,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.