27027 ZIP Code — Mayodan, NC

Rockingham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27027 is located in Mayodan, North Carolina, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 21.15 square miles and serves a population of 4,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27027

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $43,768. SNAP benefit usage at 22% 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 management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,209

population

21.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayodan	Acceptable
Mayodan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27048 Stoneville (4.1 mi) 27025 Madison (5.3 mi) 27046 Sandy Ridge (6.8 mi) 27042 Pine Hall (8.4 mi) 24165 Spencer (10.8 mi) 24148 Ridgeway (12.3 mi) 27357 Stokesdale (12.4 mi) 27016 Danbury (13.2 mi) 27022 Lawsonville (13.4 mi) 27288 Eden (13.6 mi) 27052 Walnut Cove (14 mi) 24082 Critz (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,209
Population density	199 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	21.15 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.4487
Longitude	-79.9800
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	55.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,209

Population

199

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$43,768

Median household income

$28,207

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

$624

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

1,369

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

113

10–14

113

15–19

20–24

233

25–34

234

143

35–44

143

279

45–54

280

228

55–59

230

213

60–64

214

337

65–74

339

167

75–84

167

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	645	15.3%
18 and over	3,564	84.7%
65 and over	1,128	26.8%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 6.8%

Black or African American 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,692	85.6%
Two or more races	294	6.8%
Black or African American	187	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	106	2.5%
Asian	20	0.5%
Other race	9	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	55.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$43,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$624
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	43.3%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.8%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	3.1%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	789	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	172	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	385	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	639	32.2%
Households with children under 18	403	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	821	41.4%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	24.5%
Married	46.8%	43.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.6%
Widowed	4.6%	9.9%
Divorced	15.4%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	3.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	311	47.6%
High school	156	23.9%
College / grad school	163	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Professional & management 12.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	25.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	17.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,045	96.1%
Spanish	19	0.5%
Other Indo-European	19	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,161	98.9%
Born in same state	4,121	97.9%
Born in different state	3,444	81.8%
Foreign born	40	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.1%
Not a US citizen	6	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	987	23.4%
French	595	14.1%
Italian	525	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.4%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27027

What city is ZIP code 27027 in?

ZIP code 27027 is primarily assigned to Mayodan, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27027 in?

ZIP code 27027 falls within Rockingham County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27027 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 27027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27027?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27027 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27027?

The median home value in ZIP code 27027 is $114,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 27027 in?

ZIP code 27027 observes the EST timezone.