27253 ZIP Code
Graham, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27253 |
| City/Town: | Graham |
| County: | Alamance |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,282 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,842 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,967 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,518 |
| Median Home Value: | $190,000 |
| Land Area: | 81.9 sq miles
212.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9662, -79.3474 |
Population Information (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,282 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,153 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,129 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,240 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,704 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,544 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,901 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,587 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,833 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,286 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,016 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,246 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,256 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,112 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,827 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 730 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $190,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $901 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,518 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,238 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,280 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,060 | 68.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,178 | 31.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,306 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 837 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,668 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,008 | 31.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,994 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,580 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,734 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,485 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27253 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,842 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,686 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,618 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,967 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,202 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,092 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,056 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,170 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,657 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,824 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 549 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 62 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,924 | 70.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,874 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 259 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 241 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,641 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,326 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,071 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,007 | 16.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,069 | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 383 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,465 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27253 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 929 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 521 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,220 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,213 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,630 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,624 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,886 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,021 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 610 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 584 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27253 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,237 | 81.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 960 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 190 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,250 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27253 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 95 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,261 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,887 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 402 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,077 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 787 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 109 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 414 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,697 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,782 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,142 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 792 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 647 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,836 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,897 | 63.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,388 | 39.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,234 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27253 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,614 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,508 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,427 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 380 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,883 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27253 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,012 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 371 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 213 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 569 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 736 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 527 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 314 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,776 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27253 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,688 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,555 | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,307 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,639 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,905 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,311 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,508 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 588 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 968 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27253 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 163 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,180 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,047 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,555 | 52.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,394 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27253 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,793 | 43.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 679 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,204 | 46.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 168 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 166 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 185 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27253 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 598 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,549 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,704 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,387 | 25.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27253 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 873 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 639 | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,378 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,085 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,289 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,424 | 15.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 313 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27253 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,245 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $901 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,238 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,970 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,392 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,013 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,123 | 31.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,988 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,163 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27253 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,108 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,736 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,540 | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 313 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,403 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,794 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27253 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 320 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 210 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,585 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,580 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,287 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,608 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,077 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,070 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,465 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 303 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,027 | 45.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,135 | 47.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27253 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,258 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,582 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,219 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,320 | 36.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 603 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,781 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 199 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,501 | 1256.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,501 | 1256.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,501 | 1256.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 163 | 81.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 261 | 131.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,874 | 941.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 13.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27253 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,042 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,109 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,933 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,312 | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 249 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 127 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 245 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27253 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,238 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,128 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Graham, NC27253