27311 ZIP Code — Pelham, NC

Caswell County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27311 is located in Pelham, North Carolina, within Caswell County. It covers approximately 49.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27311

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $35,216. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 27311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,766

population

49.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27326 Ruffin (4 mi) 27315 Providence (5.5 mi) 27379 Yanceyville (9.2 mi) 24541 Danville (10.9 mi) 24069 Cascade (11.9 mi) 27320 Reidsville (12.4 mi) 24540 Danville (13.3 mi) 27288 Eden (14.5 mi) 27305 Milton (14.9 mi) 24586 Ringgold (15.3 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (17.4 mi) 27244 Elon (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,766
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	49.10 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.4628
Longitude	-79.4801
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	69.4%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,766

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$35,216

Median household income

$20,061

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,230

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

165

5–9

152

243

10–14

223

15–19

158

20–24

144

147

25–34

134

184

35–44

169

264

45–54

242

128

55–59

118

137

60–64

126

193

65–74

176

179

75–84

164

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,031	27.4%
18 and over	2,735	72.6%
65 and over	741	19.7%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.1%

Black or African American 14.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Two or more races 9.3%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,579	61.1%
Black or African American	605	14.3%
Hispanic or Latino	457	10.8%
Two or more races	392	9.3%
Other race	161	3.8%
Asian	29	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.4%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 24.2%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	24.2%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$35,216

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	684	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	151	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	236	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	324	23.2%
Households with children under 18	496	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	506	36.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	25.6%
Married	52.8%	50.6%
Separated	2.7%	4.1%
Widowed	4.7%	8.1%
Divorced	11.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	3.5%
Kindergarten	40	3.6%
Elementary school	728	65.1%
High school	121	10.8%
College / grad school	191	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.4%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 11.3%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	30.0%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 43.1%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 56.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	273	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	20.2%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,616	96.0%
Spanish	324	9.0%
Other Indo-European	300	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,496	92.8%
Born in same state	3,496	92.8%
Born in different state	1,868	49.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	270	7.2%
Not a US citizen	5	1.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	511	13.6%
Italian	428	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	345	9.2%
English	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27311

What city is ZIP code 27311 in?

ZIP code 27311 is primarily assigned to Pelham, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27311 in?

ZIP code 27311 falls within Caswell County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27311?

28% of residents in ZIP code 27311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27311?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27311 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 27311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27311?

The median home value in ZIP code 27311 is $104,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 27311 in?

ZIP code 27311 observes the EST timezone.