Zip code 27203: Asheboro, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27203?

27203 is assigned to Asheboro, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27203 in?

27203 is in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27203?

About 23,224 people live in 27203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27203?

The median household income in 27203 is $46,336.

Q: What zip codes are near 27203?

The closest zip codes to 27203 are 27204, 27248, 27205, 27230, 27317.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyEastern Time

Population

23,224

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$156K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$892/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

1,033 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27203

27203 is a suburban zip code in Asheboro, North Carolina (Randolph County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 23,224 people live here, or 1,033 per square mile. The median resident is 34.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,336 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $156,300, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 43% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $892 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 27203 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate23%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%98th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate15.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%110th of 797 in NC
Residents under 1827.7%
89th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%75th of 802 in NC
Diversity index64.7
82nd
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.498th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers10.9%
68th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%326th of 798 in NC
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%457th of 801 in NC
Foreign-born residents12.1%
57th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%93rd of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%319th of 799 in NC
Residents 65 and older16.1%
47th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%547th of 802 in NC
Population density1,033/sq mi
44th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi129th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy6%
44th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%687th of 789 in NC
Rent-burdened renters48.5%
41st
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%341st of 760 in NC
Population23,224
37th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404173rd of 802 in NC
Average commute23.7 min
34th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min523rd of 771 in NC
Government workers11.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%556th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.397
19th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477599th of 781 in NC
Median age34.2
16th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1699th of 802 in NC
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%468th of 788 in NC
Healthcare workers6.9%
14th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%605th of 798 in NC
Median gross rent$892
13th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228411th of 688 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%595th of 799 in NC
Median home value$156,300
11th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900597th of 757 in NC
Homeownership rate42.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%745th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%532nd of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$35,401
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279639th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$24,000
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385715th of 799 in NC
Median household income$46,336
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388653rd of 748 in NC
Work from home4.2%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%648th of 799 in NC

Measure	27203	Randolph	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	23%	14.5%	13%	12.5%	90th	98th of 788
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.4%	11.1%	9.9%	8.4%	89th	110th of 797
Residents under 18	27.7%	22.2%	21.8%	22%	89th	75th of 802
Diversity index	64.7	41.3	58.4	61.4	82nd	98th of 802
Self-employed workers	10.9%	9.1%	9.8%	10%	68th	326th of 798
Veterans	6.5%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	59th	457th of 801
Foreign-born residents	12.1%	6.6%	9.1%	14.1%	57th	93rd of 802
Unemployment rate	5%	3.5%	4.7%	5.2%	52nd	319th of 799
Residents 65 and older	16.1%	18.4%	17.2%	17.2%	47th	547th of 802
Population density	1,033/sq mi	187/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	44th	129th of 802
Housing vacancy	6%	8.2%	12.5%	10.1%	44th	687th of 789
Rent-burdened renters	48.5%	43.7%	48.9%	51.1%	41st	341st of 760
Population	23,224	146,348	10,730,404	334,922,499	37th	173rd of 802
Average commute	23.7 min	25.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	34th	523rd of 771
Government workers	11.6%	13.4%	13.8%	14.5%	32nd	556th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.397	0.419	0.477	0.483	19th	599th of 781
Median age	34.2	41.4	39.1	38.9	16th	699th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	87.1%	90.1%	91%	14th	468th of 788
Healthcare workers	6.9%	8.1%	9.5%	9.7%	14th	605th of 798
Median gross rent	$892	$887	$1,228	$1,413	13th	411th of 688
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.6%	17.9%	35.7%	35.7%	13th	595th of 799
Median home value	$156,300	$197,100	$288,900	$332,700	11th	597th of 757
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.9%	72.5%	66.6%	65.2%	11th	745th of 788
Tech workers	0.8%	1.3%	3.9%	3.8%	10th	532nd of 798
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,401	$40,119	$46,279	$49,666	9th	639th of 788
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,000	$31,238	$41,385	$44,673	7th	715th of 799
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,336	$61,022	$72,388	$80,734	6th	653rd of 748
Work from home	4.2%	7.2%	16.3%	15.1%	5th	648th of 799

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.2

Under 18

27.7%

65 and over

16.1%

Race and ethnicity

White50%
Black15%
Hispanic28%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

64.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

21%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 9,634
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.8%
Married couples: 32.9%
Living alone: 38.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

27203

$46,336

Randolph Co.

$61,022

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,000

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.397

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27203

$156,300

Randolph Co.

$197,100

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27203

$892

Randolph Co.

$887

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

15%

5–19 units

15%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,244
Owner-occupied: 42.9%
Vacant: 6%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.3%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

38%

20–29

12%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

16%

Transportation and moving

13%

Construction and repair

Sales

Office and admin

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$35,401

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27203	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,832	$74,888
Service	$16,663	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,090	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,524	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,358	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

36%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.6%
No internet access: 8.2%
Without health insurance: 15.4%
Limited-English households: 4.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Asheboro
State: North Carolina
County: Randolph County
Center point: 35.7285° N, 79.7865° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Asheboro52% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27203

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27204	Asheboro, NC · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
27248	Franklinville, NC	5.5 mi	4,234	$72,219	$189,500
27205	Asheboro, NC	7.2 mi	36,947	$65,167	$215,300
27230	Cedar Falls, NC · PO box	7.3 mi	—	—	—
27317	Randleman, NC	7.8 mi	17,870	$65,988	$193,700
27350	Sophia, NC	7.9 mi	5,882	$69,306	$183,800
27316	Ramseur, NC	9.3 mi	7,084	$56,727	$160,200
27370	Trinity, NC	12 mi	15,001	$69,039	$200,900
27233	Climax, NC	12 mi	3,178	$83,819	$269,200
27355	Staley, NC	13 mi	2,291	$65,911	$181,400
27313	Pleasant Garden, NC	14 mi	7,781	$80,875	$237,300
27341	Seagrove, NC	15 mi	5,350	$58,159	$158,900

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Questions about 27203

What city is zip code 27203?

27203 is assigned to Asheboro, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27203 in?

27203 is in Randolph County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27203?

About 23,224 people live in 27203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27203 in?

27203 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27203?

The median household income in 27203 is $46,336.

What zip codes are near 27203?

The closest zip codes to 27203 are 27204, 27248, 27205, 27230, 27317.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27203, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.