City

Sophia, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,110Population
💰$66,612Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$159,900Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic13.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,302 (34.7%)
Some College465 (12.4%)
Associates552 (14.7%)
Bachelors634 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree777 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,612 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$159,900 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units2,713
Vacant Units330

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Sophia, NC

Sophia is a city in North Carolina, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,110 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Sophia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,612 is near the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sophia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sophia is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sophia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27350 6,110 $66,612 $159,900 $953 3.6% 37.6% 85.8%