27282 ZIP Code
Jamestown, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27282 |
| City/Town: | Jamestown |
| County: | Guilford |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,365 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,388 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,440 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,508 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,300 |
| Land Area: | 14.7 sq miles
38.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9963, -79.9318 |
Population Information (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,365 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,591 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,774 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 723 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 833 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 966 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,083 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,016 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,045 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,794 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,951 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 953 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,132 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,839 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 705 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 325 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,255 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,508 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,230 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 278 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,674 | 75.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,556 | 25.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,744 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 200 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 188 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,026 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,887 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 849 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,493 | 32.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,101 | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27282 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,388 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,407 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,484 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,440 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,539 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,236 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 247 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,150 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,323 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,260 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 653 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,935 | 71.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,745 | 17.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 695 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 329 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 638 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 527 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,122 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 403 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 168 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 488 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27282 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 187 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 91 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 228 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 386 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 600 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,080 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,107 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,201 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 644 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 706 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27282 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,787 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 514 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 123 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 703 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27282 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 284 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 857 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 354 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,284 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 612 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 481 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 726 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,947 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 497 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 805 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 293 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,185 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,557 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,438 | 28.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,122 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27282 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,959 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,024 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,492 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 102 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 305 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27282 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,639 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 555 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 45 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 200 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 331 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 352 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 328 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 58 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27282 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 802 | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 877 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,159 | 33.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 753 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 732 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 713 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 303 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 83 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 86 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27282 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 140 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 468 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,146 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,684 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,622 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 448 | 6.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27282 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,794 | 60.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,178 | 35.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 107 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27282 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 99 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,894 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,626 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,611 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27282 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 222 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 220 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 277 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 842 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,597 | 34.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,440 | 30.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 73 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27282 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,526 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,255 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,230 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,330 | 53.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,173 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 913 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,537 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,832 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,939 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27282 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,168 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,883 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,627 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 85 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 562 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,949 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27282 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,785 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 351 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 120 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,529 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 986 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 799 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,053 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 630 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,307 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,604 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 54 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 602 | 37.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 948 | 59.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27282 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,066 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,209 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,302 | 58.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 842 | 38.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 489 | 22.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27282 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,903 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 274 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,462 | 533.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,462 | 533.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,462 | 533.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 207 | 75.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 216 | 78.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 481 | 175.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 8.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27282 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,642 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,831 | 87.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,811 | 12.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 630 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 458 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 581 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 142 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27282 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,230 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,019 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Jamestown, NC27282