27253 ZIP Code — Graham, NC
Alamance County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27253 is located in Graham, North Carolina, within Alamance County. It covers approximately 81.91 square miles and serves a population of 31,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.
About ZIP code 27253
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $56,842. 34% 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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
31,282
population
81.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27253 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27253
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Graham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27258 Haw River (5.4 mi)
27349 Snow Camp (6 mi)
27215 Burlington (10 mi)
27243 Efland (10.2 mi)
27516 Chapel Hill (10.3 mi)
27302 Mebane (12.3 mi)
27298 Liberty (13.9 mi)
27510 Carrboro (14.7 mi)
27377 Whitsett (15.9 mi)
27599 Chapel Hill (16.1 mi)
27312 Pittsboro (16.5 mi)
27514 Chapel Hill (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,282 |
| Population density | 382 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 81.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9673 |
| Longitude | -79.3357 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336/743 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.3% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
31,282
Population
382
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$56,842
Median household income
$31,591
Per capita income
$190,000
Median home value
$901
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
10,340
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,085
Under 5
1,155
825
5–9
879
748
10–14
796
921
15–19
980
769
20–24
818
2,340
25–34
2,493
1,591
35–44
1,695
1,945
45–54
2,071
1,088
55–59
1,158
1,093
60–64
1,163
1,507
65–74
1,605
885
75–84
942
354
85+
376
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,620 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 24,662 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,669 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.8%
Black or African American
14.2%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
6.8%
Other race
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,924 | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,874 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,071 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,326 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 1,641 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 259 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 241 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.3% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $56,842 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.6%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
23.0%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
15.7%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,000 |
| Median rent / month | $901 |
| Owner occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter occupied | 31.6% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 69.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.8% |
| Electricity | 46.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,970 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,132 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,013 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,123 | 31.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,988 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,163 | 31.4% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 27.7% |
| Married | 54.0% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 320 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 210 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,585 | 43.2% |
| High school | 1,580 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,287 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Retail trade
13.8%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Professional & management
11.2%
Construction
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
18.3%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
33.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,077 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,042 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 1,375 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,242 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 36 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,781 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 28,582 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,114 | 64.3% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,501 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,073 | 42.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,523 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 2,771 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 2,401 | 7.7% |
| English | 197 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 159 | 0.5% |
| German | 145 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 77 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27253
What city is ZIP code 27253 in?
ZIP code 27253 is primarily assigned to Graham, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27253 in?
ZIP code 27253 falls within Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27253?
The median home value in ZIP code 27253 is $190,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 27253?
ZIP code 27253 has an estimated population of 31,282 residents, with a density of 382 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27253?
The median household income in ZIP code 27253 is $56,842, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27253 in?
ZIP code 27253 observes the EST timezone.