City

Oxford, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Granville County  ·  North Carolina

👥23,658Population
💰$59,406Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$193,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.5%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 39.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White50.5%
Hispanic5.8%
Black39.4%
Asian0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma517 (3.4%)
HS Graduate4,650 (30.4%)
Some College2,092 (13.7%)
Associates2,810 (18.4%)
Bachelors1,780 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree3,446 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College13.7%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,406 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$193,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units10,903
Vacant Units1,614

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Oxford, NC

Oxford is a city in North Carolina, located in Granville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,658 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Oxford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,406 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oxford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oxford is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oxford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27565 23,658 $59,406 $193,400 $903 6.4% 34.2% 69.1%