27201 ZIP Code — Alamance, NC
Alamance County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27201 is located in Alamance, North Carolina, within Alamance County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
121
population
0.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27201 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27201
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alamance | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 121 |
| Population density | 550 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0351 |
| Longitude | -79.4863 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.1% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 75.9% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
121
Population
550
People per sq mi
53.3
Median age
$52,708
Median household income
$25,085
Per capita income
$156,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
38
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
5–9
8
9
10–14
10
7
25–34
7
4
35–44
4
6
45–54
7
4
55–59
4
11
60–64
12
7
65–74
7
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34 | 28.1% |
| 18 and over | 87 | 71.9% |
| 65 and over | 21 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 53.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.7%
Asian
3.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 96.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.1% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 75.9% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
$15k–$25k
13.7%
$25k–$35k
35.3%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
23.5%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 13.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 35.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| Median income | $52,708 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
57.9%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 62.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% |
| Electricity | 25.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 47.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 27.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19 | 37.3% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| Married | 68.3% | 69.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 15.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 15.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
55.2%
Some college, no degree
5.7%
Associate's degree
16.1%
Bachelor's degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 15.9% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 25 | 56.8% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
53.7%
Manufacturing
24.4%
Retail trade
17.1%
Public administration
4.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 63.4% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 36.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 90.2% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.5% |
| Carpool | 24.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 17.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
23.1%
Under 18 years
61.8%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.2% |
| Retirement income | 45.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 31.8% |
| 65 and over | 61.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 121 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 107 | 88.4% |
| Born in same state | 107 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 63 | 52.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14 | 11.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 20 | 16.5% |
| French | 16 | 13.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7 | 5.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27201
What city is ZIP code 27201 in?
ZIP code 27201 is primarily assigned to Alamance, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27201 in?
ZIP code 27201 falls within Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27201?
23% of residents in ZIP code 27201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27201 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 27201 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27201?
The median home value in ZIP code 27201 is $156,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 27201?
ZIP code 27201 has an estimated population of 121 residents, with a density of 553 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27201 in?
ZIP code 27201 observes the EST timezone.