City

Graham, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alamance County  ·  North Carolina

👥32,688Population
💰$62,020Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$212,300Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.2%Hispanic: 16.6%Black: 15.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.6%Race
White62.2%
Hispanic16.6%
Black15.9%
Asian0.8%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma257 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,116 (29.1%)
Some College3,396 (16.1%)
Associates3,096 (14.7%)
Bachelors2,831 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree5,356 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,020 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$212,300 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units14,821
Vacant Units1,155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Graham, NC

Graham is a city in North Carolina, located in Alamance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,688 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Graham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,020 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Graham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Graham is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Graham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27253 32,688 $62,020 $212,300 $975 6.3% 38.9% 66.4%