27258 ZIP Code — Haw River, NC
Alamance County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27258 is located in Haw River, North Carolina, within Alamance County. It covers approximately 18.77 square miles and serves a population of 7,319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.
About ZIP code 27258
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 $182,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,893.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
7,319
population
18.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27258 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27258
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27258. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Haw River | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27253 Graham (5.4 mi)
27243 Efland (7.1 mi)
27302 Mebane (7.1 mi)
27215 Burlington (9.8 mi)
27349 Snow Camp (11 mi)
27217 Burlington (11.8 mi)
27516 Chapel Hill (12.4 mi)
27231 Cedar Grove (13.5 mi)
27244 Elon (14.3 mi)
27278 Hillsborough (14.6 mi)
27377 Whitsett (15.9 mi)
27510 Carrboro (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,319 |
| Population density | 390 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0448 |
| Longitude | -79.3234 |
| 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 | 47.2% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
7,319
Population
390
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$70,893
Median household income
$31,802
Per capita income
$182,200
Median home value
$854
Median monthly rent
83.3%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
2,438
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
310
Under 5
268
194
5–9
168
269
10–14
232
344
15–19
297
238
20–24
205
386
25–34
333
592
35–44
511
541
45–54
467
277
55–59
239
280
60–64
241
355
65–74
306
87
75–84
75
56
85+
48
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,760 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 5,559 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 927 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.3%
Black or African American
14.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Other race
7.7%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,871 | 60.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,200 | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 763 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 622 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 543 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 81 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $70,893 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.4%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
22.8%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,200 |
| Median rent / month | $854 |
| Owner occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter occupied | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.3% |
| Electricity | 51.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,468 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 210 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 364 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 493 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 993 | 39.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 713 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 26.8% |
| Married | 51.3% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 91 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 150 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 638 | 36.6% |
| High school | 549 | 31.5% |
| College / grad school | 313 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Professional & management
15.7%
Retail trade
13.8%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Construction
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 22.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.0% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
21.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 433 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,741 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 325 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 276 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,768 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 6,719 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,244 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 49 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 551 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 201 | 36.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,044 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 753 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 584 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 0.7% |
| German | 23 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.6% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27258
What city is ZIP code 27258 in?
ZIP code 27258 is primarily assigned to Haw River, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27258 in?
ZIP code 27258 falls within Alamance County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27258 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 27258 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27258?
The median home value in ZIP code 27258 is $182,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 27258?
ZIP code 27258 has an estimated population of 7,319 residents, with a density of 390 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27258?
The median household income in ZIP code 27258 is $70,893, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27258 in?
ZIP code 27258 observes the EST timezone.