27235 ZIP Code — Colfax, NC

Guilford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27235 is located in Colfax, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 13.30 square miles and serves a population of 5,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27235

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,424. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27235 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,068

population

13.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colfax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27497 Greensboro (3.1 mi) 27409 Greensboro (3.9 mi) 27284 Kernersville (4.3 mi) 27310 Oak Ridge (5.3 mi) 27265 High Point (6.1 mi) 27410 Greensboro (6.2 mi) 27282 Jamestown (8.2 mi) 27268 High Point (8.8 mi) 27495 Greensboro (8.9 mi) 27260 High Point (9.6 mi) 27407 Greensboro (9.7 mi) 27009 Belews Creek (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,068
Population density	381 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	13.30 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.0959
Longitude	-80.0047
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	22.7%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,068

Population

381

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$105,424

Median household income

$49,971

Per capita income

$264,800

Median home value

$1,730

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,683

Housing units

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

130

171

5–9

157

173

10–14

159

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

152

241

35–44

221

593

45–54

543

151

55–59

139

60–64

326

65–74

298

161

75–84

148

273

85+

250

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,035	20.4%
18 and over	4,033	79.6%
65 and over	1,456	28.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Other race 7.9%

Black or African American 5.4%

Asian 3.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,000	72%
Hispanic or Latino	485	8.7%
Other race	440	7.9%
Black or African American	298	5.4%
Asian	188	3.4%
Two or more races	142	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$105,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 28.2%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,800
Median rent / month	$1,730
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	7.4%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.1%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	29.3%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	58.7%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	1.5%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,540	76.0%
Cohabiting couple	56	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	205	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	224	11.1%
Households with children under 18	501	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	833	41.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	7.9%
Married	75.2%	79.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	8.7%
Divorced	4.3%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.8%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	3.9%
Kindergarten	67	6.9%
Elementary school	501	51.3%
High school	315	32.3%
College / grad school	55	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Construction 15.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.4%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	7.5%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	369	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,796	94.6%
Spanish	322	6.7%
Other Indo-European	269	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.5%
Other languages	31	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,760	93.9%
Born in same state	4,760	93.9%
Born in different state	3,135	61.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	308	6.1%
Not a US citizen	173	56.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	683	13.5%
Italian	590	11.6%
Arab	254	5%
Polish	95	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	93	1.8%
Irish	19	0.4%
Dutch	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27235

What city is ZIP code 27235 in?

ZIP code 27235 is primarily assigned to Colfax, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27235 in?

ZIP code 27235 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27235 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 27235 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 27235 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 27235 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27235 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 27235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27235 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 27235 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27235 in?

ZIP code 27235 observes the EST timezone.