27315 ZIP Code — Providence, NC

Caswell County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27315 is located in Providence, North Carolina, within Caswell County. It covers approximately 25.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27315

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,904. 54% 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 29 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 smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27315 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,590

population

25.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Providence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27311 Pelham (5.5 mi) 27379 Yanceyville (8.4 mi) 27326 Ruffin (9.5 mi) 27305 Milton (9.8 mi) 24541 Danville (9.9 mi) 24586 Ringgold (10.1 mi) 24540 Danville (11 mi) 24069 Cascade (14 mi) 27291 Leasburg (14.6 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (15.5 mi) 24527 Blairs (15.9 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,590
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	25.73 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.5004
Longitude	-79.3933
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	38.0%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,590

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$59,904

Median household income

$29,685

Per capita income

$121,300

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

668

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

122

112

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	421	26.5%
18 and over	1,169	73.5%
65 and over	477	30.0%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Black or African American 11%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 2.1%

Other race 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,286	77.6%
Black or African American	182	11%
Hispanic or Latino	67	4%
Two or more races	54	3.3%
Asian	35	2.1%
Other race	33	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	30.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$59,904

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,300
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	60.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	404	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	45	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	185	28.5%
Households with children under 18	170	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	318	49.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	8.0%
Married	68.3%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	2.7%	16.1%
Divorced	11.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.0%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	112	40.1%
High school	105	37.6%
College / grad school	50	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Construction 19.7%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Professional & management 12.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,433	90.1%
Spanish	33	2.3%
Other Indo-European	33	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,521	95.7%
Born in same state	1,521	95.7%
Born in different state	633	39.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	69	4.3%
Not a US citizen	48	69.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	305	19.2%
French	165	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	143	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	74.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27315

What city is ZIP code 27315 in?

ZIP code 27315 is primarily assigned to Providence, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27315 in?

ZIP code 27315 falls within Caswell County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27315 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 27315 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27315 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 27315 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27315 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 27315 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27315?

The median home value in ZIP code 27315 is $121,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 27315 in?

ZIP code 27315 observes the EST timezone.