27288 ZIP Code
Eden, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27288 |
| City/Town: | Eden |
| County: | Rockingham |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,604 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,219 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,002 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,296 |
| Median Home Value: | $111,800 |
| Land Area: | 71.4 sq miles
185.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.4976, -79.7500 |
Population Information (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,604 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,545 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,059 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,342 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,099 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,581 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,523 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,320 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,626 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,867 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,103 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,693 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,894 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,630 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,382 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 544 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $111,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $757 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,296 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,879 | 87.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,417 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,945 | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,934 | 39.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,739 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 903 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,778 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,352 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,933 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,481 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,628 | 9.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 664 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27288 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,219 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,351 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,978 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,002 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,953 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,279 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,422 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,875 | 86.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 842 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 562 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,477 | 69.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,199 | 22.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 219 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 219 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 415 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,017 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 709 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,220 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 483 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 264 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 473 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27288 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 644 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 896 | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 999 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 966 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,487 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,789 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,432 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,035 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 339 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 292 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27288 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,574 | 83.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 925 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 68 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 278 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 334 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27288 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 847 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,228 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 107 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,296 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 666 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 265 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 412 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 787 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,104 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 764 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 527 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 236 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.6% | 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 (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,390 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,415 | 56.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,096 | 47.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,972 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27288 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,825 | 69.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,017 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,585 | 26.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 799 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 186 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,058 | 20.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27288 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,229 | 72.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 118 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 308 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 401 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 337 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 322 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 471 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,110 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27288 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 287 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 809 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,088 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,363 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,008 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,592 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,580 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,268 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,301 | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27288 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 199 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,210 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,505 | 31.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,985 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,165 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 232 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27288 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,216 | 32.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 337 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,802 | 58.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 224 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 145 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 99 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27288 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 755 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,202 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,315 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,607 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27288 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 729 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,914 | 32.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,311 | 22.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 937 | 15.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 702 | 11.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 307 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 26 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27288 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $999 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $406 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $757 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,879 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,282 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,362 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,992 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,073 | 31.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,715 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,321 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27288 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,697 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,335 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,572 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 488 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,135 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,463 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27288 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,885 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 166 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 328 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,378 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,107 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 906 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,686 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,305 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,362 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,804 | 20.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 219 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,840 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,745 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27288 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,238 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,143 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,830 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,273 | 40.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 563 | 17.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 40 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27288 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,988 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 84 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 616 | 733.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 616 | 733.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 616 | 733.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 41 | 48.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 21.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 326 | 388.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 14.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27288 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,262 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,331 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 931 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 768 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 53 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 92 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27288 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,879 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,332 | 84.3% | 89.4% |
Eden, NC27288