27212 ZIP Code — Blanch, NC

Caswell County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27212 is located in Blanch, North Carolina, within Caswell County. It covers approximately 51.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,084 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27212

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $88,125. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27212 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,084
population
51.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27212 ZIP code map
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City Status
Blanch Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,084
Population density 41 / sq mi
State FIPS 37
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 51.44 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 36.4635
Longitude -79.2743
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 336/743
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 53.7% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 30.3% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 13.4% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.5% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,084
Population
41
People per sq mi
43.8
Median age
$88,125
Median household income
$25,840
Per capita income
$179,100
Median home value
$773
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
479
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
79
Under 5
46
24
10–14
14
35
15–19
20
61
20–24
36
169
25–34
97
322
35–44
186
259
45–54
150
72
55–59
42
129
60–64
74
162
65–74
93
9
75–84
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181909.1%
18 and over1,89490.9%
65 and over26912.9%
Median age43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.5%
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or more races 1.2%
Other race 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American1,09351.5%
White94644.5%
Hispanic or Latino401.9%
Two or more races261.2%
Other race170.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 53.7% 44.4%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 30.3% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 13.4% 19.1%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.5% 6.0%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 2.1%
$15k–$25k 20.2%
$25k–$35k 2.7%
$35k–$50k 4.5%
$50k–$75k 7.6%
$75k–$100k 16.5%
$100k–$150k 23.8%
$150k–$200k 17.2%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k2.1%
$15k–$25k20.2%
$25k–$35k2.7%
$35k–$50k4.5%
$50k–$75k7.6%
$75k–$100k16.5%
$100k–$150k23.8%
$150k–$200k17.2%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$88,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%
$50k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 30.4%
$150k–$200k 14.8%
$200k–$300k 7.5%
$300k–$500k 30.4%
$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$179,100
Median rent / month$773
Owner occupied69.6%
Renter occupied30.4%
Vacant18.9%
Single-family detached79.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.9%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.8%
2000–20098.0%
1990–199921.5%
1980–198916.0%
1970–197918.7%
1960–19691.7%
1950–195912.7%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier10.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms55.7%
4 bedrooms9.6%
5+ bedrooms10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle10.3%
2 vehicles38.6%
3 or more44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas12.8%
Electricity55.2%
Propane / LP gas10.1%
Fuel oil5.2%
Wood16.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30959.9%
Cohabiting couple275.2%
Male householder, no spouse7514.5%
Female householder, no spouse10520.3%
Households with children under 1815730.4%
Households with seniors (65+)16231.4%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married52.9%31.4%
Married27.0%51.5%
Separated3.5%3.8%
Widowed1.8%0.0%
Divorced14.8%13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%
Some HS, no diploma 16.5%
HS graduate 28.0%
Some college, no degree 20.7%
Associate's degree 2.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate / professional 11.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.8%
Bachelor's or higher25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4315.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3813.8%
High school5921.4%
College / grad school13649.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.4%
Finance & real estate 18.8%
Professional & management 16.3%
Other services 8.3%
Agriculture & mining 7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Retail trade 3.1%
Public administration 2.1%
Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts53.8%
Service28.2%
Sales & office12.6%
Natural resources & construction0.4%
Production & transportation5.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.7%
Government17.7%
Self-employed12.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.4%
Carpool23.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home1.7%
Other means6.4%
Avg commute (minutes)20.0

Poverty

All people 12.7%
Under 18 years 6.3%
18 and over 13.9%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.4%
Retirement income26.9%
Supplemental Security13.8%
Cash public assistance6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP17.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.8%
High blood pressure39.0%
High cholesterol31.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis23.4%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer4.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.6%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.2%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health18.6%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.0%
Visited dentist51.7%
Cholesterol screening87.1%
Teeth loss21.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans733.9%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years25.0%
65 and over16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.8%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance14.0%
Uninsured under 1911.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,95994.0%
Spanish241.2%
Other Indo-European241.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,07199.4%
Born in same state2,05198.4%
Born in different state1,35264.9%
Foreign born201.0%
Naturalized citizen130.6%
Not a US citizen215.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2009.6%
Italian1577.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab1246%
English150.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access24.8%
Internet access99.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27212

What city is ZIP code 27212 in?

ZIP code 27212 is primarily assigned to Blanch, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27212 in?

ZIP code 27212 falls within Caswell County, North Carolina.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27212?

The median home value in ZIP code 27212 is $179,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 27212?

ZIP code 27212 has an estimated population of 2,084 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27212?

The median household income in ZIP code 27212 is $88,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27212 in?

ZIP code 27212 observes the EST timezone.

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