City

Climax, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Guilford County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,414Population
💰$71,446Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$215,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 99% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Black2.1%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (3.5%)
HS Graduate652 (32.3%)
Some College437 (21.6%)
Associates365 (18.1%)
Bachelors183 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree312 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College21.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,446 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units1,332
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Climax, NC

Climax is a city in North Carolina, located in Guilford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,414 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Climax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,446 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Climax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Climax is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.05%).

Climax, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Climax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27233 3,414 $71,446 $215,800 $830 0.1% 24.5% 86.9%