27350 ZIP Code — Sophia, NC

Randolph County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27350 is located in Sophia, North Carolina, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 36.41 square miles and serves a population of 5,603 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27350

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 $147,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,113. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27350 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,603

population

36.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27350 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27350

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27350. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sophia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27370 Trinity (4.8 mi) 27317 Randleman (6.2 mi) 27263 High Point (8.2 mi) 27203 Asheboro (8.2 mi) 27248 Franklinville (10.6 mi) 27205 Asheboro (11.4 mi) 27313 Pleasant Garden (12.2 mi) 27260 High Point (12.2 mi) 27360 Thomasville (12.4 mi) 27233 Climax (12.9 mi) 27268 High Point (13.1 mi) 27262 High Point (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,603
Population density	154 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	36.41 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	35.7974
Longitude	-79.8963
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	49.2%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,603

Population

154

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$56,113

Median household income

$31,812

Per capita income

$147,800

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,280

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

186

170

5–9

195

114

10–14

130

191

15–19

218

209

20–24

239

309

25–34

353

201

35–44

230

437

45–54

499

173

55–59

197

167

60–64

190

269

65–74

308

190

75–84

217

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,207	21.5%
18 and over	4,396	78.5%
65 and over	1,033	18.4%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,415	96.6%
Two or more races	157	2.8%
Black or African American	14	0.2%
Asian	14	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$56,113

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,800
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	31.8%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	77.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,157	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	122	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	317	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	643	28.7%
Households with children under 18	733	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	755	33.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	16.9%
Married	52.8%	47.9%
Separated	1.3%	7.5%
Widowed	3.9%	17.5%
Divorced	9.4%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	9.3%
Kindergarten	15	1.2%
Elementary school	540	44.9%
High school	276	22.9%
College / grad school	261	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.7%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 35.9%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,255	93.8%
Spanish	36	0.7%
Other Indo-European	36	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,504	98.2%
Born in same state	5,504	98.2%
Born in different state	4,165	74.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	99	1.8%
Not a US citizen	17	17.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	983	17.5%
French	632	11.3%
Arab	520	9.3%
German	102	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	66	1.2%
English	18	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27350

What city is ZIP code 27350 in?

ZIP code 27350 is primarily assigned to Sophia, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27350 in?

ZIP code 27350 falls within Randolph County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27350 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 27350 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27350?

20% of residents in ZIP code 27350 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27350 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27350 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27350?

The median home value in ZIP code 27350 is $147,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27350 in?

ZIP code 27350 observes the EST timezone.