27233 ZIP Code — Climax, NC

Guilford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27233 is located in Climax, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 24.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27233

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 $226,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,934. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 27233 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,068

population

24.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Climax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27313 Pleasant Garden (3.7 mi) 27283 Julian (5.5 mi) 27317 Randleman (6.7 mi) 27406 Greensboro (7.6 mi) 27298 Liberty (7.7 mi) 27248 Franklinville (7.9 mi) 27355 Staley (10 mi) 27377 Whitsett (11.2 mi) 27203 Asheboro (11.5 mi) 27407 Greensboro (12.4 mi) 27350 Sophia (12.9 mi) 27401 Greensboro (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,068
Population density	126 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	24.40 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.8939
Longitude	-79.6999
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/743

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,068

Population

126

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$74,934

Median household income

$32,561

Per capita income

$226,800

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.1%

Unemployment

1,034

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

10–14

159

15–19

227

20–24

100

145

25–34

206

125

35–44

178

207

45–54

295

55–59

103

100

60–64

143

128

65–74

183

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	722	23.5%
18 and over	2,346	76.5%
65 and over	471	15.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,854	91.3%
Two or more races	103	3.3%
Black or African American	97	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	59	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$74,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,800
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	78.1%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	85.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	752	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	78	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	2.6%
Female householder, no spouse	259	23.2%
Households with children under 18	415	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	34.1%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	34.0%
Married	71.7%	47.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%
Widowed	1.1%	5.7%
Divorced	6.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	5.5%
Kindergarten	9	1.2%
Elementary school	270	36.0%
High school	253	33.8%
College / grad school	176	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Other services 10.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Retail trade 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	20.1%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,888	94.1%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,062	99.8%
Born in same state	3,062	99.8%
Born in different state	2,248	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	317	10.3%
Arab	247	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	195	6.4%
English	15	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27233

What city is ZIP code 27233 in?

ZIP code 27233 is primarily assigned to Climax, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27233 in?

ZIP code 27233 falls within Randolph County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27233 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27233 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 27233?

ZIP code 27233 has an estimated population of 3,068 residents, with a density of 126 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27233?

The median home value in ZIP code 27233 is $226,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27233?

The median household income in ZIP code 27233 is $74,934, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27233 in?

ZIP code 27233 observes the EST timezone.