27298 ZIP Code
Liberty, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27298 |
| City/Town: | Liberty |
| County: | Randolph |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,154 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,936 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,208 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,342 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,600 |
| Land Area: | 94.8 sq miles
245.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8851, -79.5675 |
Population Information (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,154 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,633 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,521 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 564 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 854 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 514 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 721 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 657 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,452 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,228 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,524 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 797 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 894 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,302 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 458 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 189 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $853 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,342 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,990 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 352 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,784 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,206 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,844 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 566 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 728 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,171 | 40.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,533 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 546 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,020 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 280 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27298 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,936 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,485 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,154 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,208 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,405 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,965 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 435 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,691 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,988 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 485 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 480 | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,377 | 84.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 555 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 466 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 693 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 974 | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,523 | 13.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,382 | 12.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 135 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27298 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 152 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 187 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 351 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 337 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 637 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 804 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 600 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 569 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 236 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 117 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27298 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,429 | 69.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 743 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 16 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 76 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 520 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27298 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 197 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 629 | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 872 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 300 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 472 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 524 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 207 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 493 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 668 | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 199 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 183 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 161 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,490 | 85.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,608 | 50.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,114 | 45.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,659 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27298 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,936 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,743 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 819 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 217 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 52 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 853 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27298 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,814 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 80 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 48 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 55 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 135 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 19 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,186 | 27.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27298 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 375 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 627 | 14.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 719 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 730 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 738 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 251 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 350 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 330 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27298 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 248 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,009 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,524 | 58.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 453 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 108 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27298 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 463 | 11.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 672 | 16.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,402 | 60.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 281 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 150 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27298 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 118 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 923 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,293 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,656 | 41.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27298 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 405 | 14.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 246 | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 462 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 532 | 19.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 710 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 231 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 127 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 71 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27298 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,285 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $419 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $853 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,990 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,264 | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 819 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 602 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 915 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,255 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,431 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27298 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,725 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,662 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,392 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 150 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 377 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,212 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27298 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,253 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 184 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,094 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 497 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 335 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,772 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 580 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,149 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,929 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 254 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,054 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 621 | 32.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27298 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,171 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 865 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 304 | 35.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 561 | 64.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 25 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27298 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,360 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 75 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 794 | 1058.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 794 | 1058.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 794 | 1058.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 29 | 38.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 713 | 950.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27298 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,590 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,468 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,122 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,073 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 19 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27298 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,990 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,653 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Liberty, NC27298