27292 ZIP Code
Lexington, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27292 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Davidson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,338 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,809 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,923 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,848 |
| Median Home Value: | $175,400 |
| Land Area: | 144.0 sq miles
372.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.1 sq miles
23.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7383, -80.2075 |
Population Information (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,338 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,090 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,248 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,104 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,401 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,299 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,522 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,439 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,347 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,903 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,274 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,740 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,415 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,608 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,581 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 705 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $175,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $807 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,848 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,188 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,660 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,807 | 66.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,381 | 33.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,573 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,630 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,197 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,460 | 33.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,716 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,724 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,489 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,357 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27292 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,809 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,877 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,614 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,923 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,467 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,448 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 948 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,567 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,517 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,960 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 971 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,952 | 74.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,571 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 642 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 603 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,528 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,152 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,773 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,076 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 268 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 360 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27292 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,147 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 820 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,635 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,919 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,609 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,883 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,898 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,048 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 721 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 508 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27292 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,506 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,994 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 272 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 241 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,165 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27292 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 130 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,220 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,244 | 18.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 339 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,624 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 876 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 174 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 836 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,562 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,378 | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,498 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 820 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 747 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.8% | 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 (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,852 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,454 | 58.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,924 | 39.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,590 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27292 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,305 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,191 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,268 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 706 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 416 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,826 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27292 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,922 | 73.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 165 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 598 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 721 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 101 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 84 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 260 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,997 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27292 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,024 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,568 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,392 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,027 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,377 | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,823 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,203 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,127 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,261 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27292 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 163 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 744 | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,305 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,591 | 56.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,858 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 187 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27292 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,494 | 15.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 781 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,708 | 72.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 503 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 346 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 337 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27292 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 938 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,609 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,378 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,263 | 32.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27292 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 868 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,553 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,906 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,967 | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,647 | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,350 | 12.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 441 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 75 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27292 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,196 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $391 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $807 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,188 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,259 | 44.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,321 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,092 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,758 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,152 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,792 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27292 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,499 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,279 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,844 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 742 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,094 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,334 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27292 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,378 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 335 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,730 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,048 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,043 | 24.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,918 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,600 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,442 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,529 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 404 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,166 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,959 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27292 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,043 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,790 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,267 | 59.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,385 | 36.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 517 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 138 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27292 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,492 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 200 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,846 | 923.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,846 | 923.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,846 | 923.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 89 | 44.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,460 | 730.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 8.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27292 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,234 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,471 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,763 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,237 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 324 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 202 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27292 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,188 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,775 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Lexington, NC27292