27298 ZIP Code — Liberty, NC

Randolph County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27298 is located in Liberty, North Carolina, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 94.83 square miles and serves a population of 11,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27298

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $58,936. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27298 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,154

population

94.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27298 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27298

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27298. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Liberty	Acceptable
Liberty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27283 Julian (5.8 mi) 27355 Staley (6.3 mi) 27233 Climax (7.7 mi) 27349 Snow Camp (9.1 mi) 27215 Burlington (10.5 mi) 27377 Whitsett (10.7 mi) 27313 Pleasant Garden (10.9 mi) 27248 Franklinville (11 mi) 27406 Greensboro (13.2 mi) 27317 Randleman (13.5 mi) 27344 Siler City (13.6 mi) 27253 Graham (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,154
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	94.83 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	35.8871
Longitude	-79.5632
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	50.5%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

11,154

Population

118

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$58,936

Median household income

$27,544

Per capita income

$174,600

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

3,136

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

285

Under 5

279

431

5–9

423

260

10–14

254

364

15–19

357

332

20–24

325

733

25–34

719

620

35–44

608

770

45–54

754

402

55–59

395

451

60–64

443

657

65–74

645

231

75–84

227

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,377	21.3%
18 and over	8,777	78.7%
65 and over	1,949	17.5%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Two or more races 5.7%

Black or African American 4.6%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,377	77.3%
Hispanic or Latino	974	8%
Two or more races	693	5.7%
Black or African American	555	4.6%
Other race	466	3.8%
Asian	32	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$58,936

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,600
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	7.0%
Wood	3.8%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,264	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	209	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	602	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	915	22.9%
Households with children under 18	1,255	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,431	35.9%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	27.0%
Married	50.6%	50.7%
Separated	3.0%	1.4%
Widowed	3.2%	9.2%
Divorced	8.0%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	6.3%
Kindergarten	184	8.2%
Elementary school	1,094	48.6%
High school	497	22.1%
College / grad school	335	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.6%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Construction 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 9.5%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	580	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,590	94.9%
Spanish	673	6.4%
Other Indo-European	641	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	30	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,360	92.9%
Born in same state	10,285	92.2%
Born in different state	8,051	72.2%
Foreign born	75	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	794	7.1%
Not a US citizen	86	10.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,388	12.4%
Italian	1,347	12.1%
Arab	1,189	10.7%
English	134	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.2%
Polish	9	0.1%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27298

What city is ZIP code 27298 in?

ZIP code 27298 is primarily assigned to Liberty, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27298 in?

ZIP code 27298 falls within Randolph County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27298 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27298 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27298?

The median home value in ZIP code 27298 is $174,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 27298?

ZIP code 27298 has an estimated population of 11,154 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27298?

The median household income in ZIP code 27298 is $58,936, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27298 in?

ZIP code 27298 observes the EST timezone.