27283 ZIP Code — Julian, NC

Guilford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27283 is located in Julian, North Carolina, within Guilford County. It covers approximately 25.77 square miles and serves a population of 3,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27283

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 $188,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,383. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27283 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,285

population

25.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Julian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27233 Climax (5.5 mi) 27298 Liberty (5.8 mi) 27377 Whitsett (6.2 mi) 27313 Pleasant Garden (6.8 mi) 27406 Greensboro (7.8 mi) 27215 Burlington (9.3 mi) 27355 Staley (11.2 mi) 27401 Greensboro (11.4 mi) 27301 Mc Leansville (11.5 mi) 27411 Greensboro (11.8 mi) 27317 Randleman (12.1 mi) 27499 Greensboro (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,285
Population density	127 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	25.77 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	35.9502
Longitude	-79.6316
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	34.1%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,285

Population

127

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$74,383

Median household income

$34,722

Per capita income

$188,100

Median home value

$1,120

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,272

Housing units

27.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

163

15–19

177

20–24

182

25–34

197

207

35–44

224

198

45–54

216

55–59

108

130

60–64

141

155

65–74

169

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	718	21.9%
18 and over	2,567	78.1%
65 and over	557	17.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Two or more races 9.5%

Other race 4.8%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,663	69.8%
Hispanic or Latino	528	13.8%
Two or more races	362	9.5%
Other race	184	4.8%
Black or African American	76	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	46.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	29.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	18.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$74,383

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,100
Median rent / month	$1,120
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	4.6%
Solar	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	734	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	104	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	141	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	318	24.5%
Households with children under 18	389	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	32.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	20.1%
Married	62.0%	53.6%
Separated	3.9%	3.3%
Widowed	0.0%	10.3%
Divorced	6.3%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.2%
Kindergarten	31	4.6%
Elementary school	206	30.4%
High school	261	38.5%
College / grad school	165	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Construction 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Retail trade 8.2%

Other services 7.1%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,114	94.8%
Spanish	178	5.7%
Other Indo-European	178	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,059	93.1%
Born in same state	3,036	92.4%
Born in different state	2,441	74.3%
Foreign born	23	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	226	6.9%
Not a US citizen	58	25.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	624	19%
Italian	274	8.3%
Arab	156	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	48	1.5%
English	12	0.4%
Dutch	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27283

What city is ZIP code 27283 in?

ZIP code 27283 is primarily assigned to Julian, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27283 in?

ZIP code 27283 falls within Guilford County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27283 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27283 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27283?

The median home value in ZIP code 27283 is $188,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 27283?

ZIP code 27283 has an estimated population of 3,285 residents, with a density of 127 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27283?

The median household income in ZIP code 27283 is $74,383, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27283 in?

ZIP code 27283 observes the EST timezone.