27305 ZIP Code — Milton, NC

Caswell County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27305 is located in Milton, North Carolina, within Caswell County. It covers approximately 25.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27305

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,917. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 27305 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,774

population

25.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milton	Acceptable
Milton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27343 Semora (7 mi) 24586 Ringgold (8.1 mi) 27291 Leasburg (8.6 mi) 27315 Providence (9.8 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (10 mi) 27379 Yanceyville (11.1 mi) 24520 Alton (11.6 mi) 27314 Prospect Hill (14.9 mi) 27311 Pelham (14.9 mi) 27573 Roxboro (15 mi) 24540 Danville (16.2 mi) 24527 Blairs (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,774
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	25.53 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	36.5083
Longitude	-79.2173
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,774

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$47,917

Median household income

$26,580

Per capita income

$116,000

Median home value

$1,282

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

17.0%

Unemployment

719

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

123

151

45–54

173

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

172

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	20.4%
18 and over	1,412	79.6%
65 and over	471	26.6%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.9%

White 35.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,138	63.9%
White	630	35.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$47,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,000
Median rent / month	$1,282
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	24.2%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	71.6%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.7%
Propane / LP gas	43.4%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	373	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	60	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	266	37.6%
Households with children under 18	205	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	382	54.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	18.9%
Married	51.7%	50.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	9.6%	17.2%
Divorced	8.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.6%
Kindergarten	23	6.2%
Elementary school	211	56.7%
High school	50	13.4%
College / grad school	67	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 18.7%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Retail trade 14.5%

Professional & management 7.2%

Construction 6.0%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Information 3.2%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 39.8%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 16.9%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.0%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	33.7%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,711	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,774	100.0%
Born in same state	1,774	100.0%
Born in different state	1,106	62.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	6.5%
Arab	45	2.5%
Italian	26	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1.4%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27305

What city is ZIP code 27305 in?

ZIP code 27305 is primarily assigned to Milton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27305 in?

ZIP code 27305 falls within Caswell County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27305 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 27305 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27305 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 27305 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27305?

21% of residents in ZIP code 27305 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27305?

The median home value in ZIP code 27305 is $116,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27305 in?

ZIP code 27305 observes the EST timezone.