27252 ZIP Code — Goldston, NC

Chatham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27252 is located in Goldston, North Carolina, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 37.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27252

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($37,356) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27252 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,485

population

37.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goldston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27207 Bear Creek (2.9 mi) 27330 Sanford (9 mi) 27208 Bennett (10.8 mi) 27344 Siler City (11.9 mi) 27325 Robbins (13.8 mi) 27312 Pittsboro (15.3 mi) 28327 Carthage (15.4 mi) 27559 Moncure (16.2 mi) 27316 Ramseur (17.5 mi) 27332 Sanford (17.6 mi) 27341 Seagrove (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,485
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	37.05 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	35.5640
Longitude	-79.3449
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	7.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,485

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$37,356

Median household income

$35,762

Per capita income

$162,900

Median home value

$934

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

706

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

120

113

35–44

130

110

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	20.5%
18 and over	1,180	79.5%
65 and over	300	20.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Black or African American 21%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,143	76.8%
Black or African American	313	21%
Two or more races	14	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%
Asian	6	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.5%	7.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 16.8%

$15k–$25k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	16.8%
$15k–$25k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	1.5%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$37,356

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,900
Median rent / month	$934
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	70.2%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	40.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	258	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	48	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	21	3.2%
Female householder, no spouse	339	50.9%
Households with children under 18	213	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	39.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	9.5%
Married	53.4%	39.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.7%	31.5%
Divorced	21.0%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 25.2%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 21.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	14.7%
Elementary school	102	51.8%
High school	66	33.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Professional & management 18.8%

Construction 17.8%

Other services 15.8%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	39.1%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	0.2%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	12.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	8.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	24.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,378	92.8%
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)	1,484	99.9%
Born in same state	1,475	99.3%
Born in different state	1,227	82.6%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	210	14.1%
Arab	176	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	1.2%
English	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27252

What city is ZIP code 27252 in?

ZIP code 27252 is primarily assigned to Goldston, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27252 in?

ZIP code 27252 falls within Chatham County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27252?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 27252 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 27252 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27252 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 27252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27252?

The median home value in ZIP code 27252 is $162,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 27252 in?

ZIP code 27252 observes the EST timezone.