27316 ZIP Code — Ramseur, NC

Randolph County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27316 is located in Ramseur, North Carolina, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 67.72 square miles and serves a population of 7,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27316

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,369. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 23 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 27316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,270

population

67.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ramseur	Acceptable
Ramseur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27355 Staley (8 mi) 27248 Franklinville (8.2 mi) 27208 Bennett (8.6 mi) 27203 Asheboro (9.3 mi) 27344 Siler City (10 mi) 27341 Seagrove (12.3 mi) 27205 Asheboro (12.9 mi) 27298 Liberty (14.1 mi) 27317 Randleman (14.6 mi) 27207 Bear Creek (14.8 mi) 27233 Climax (15 mi) 27325 Robbins (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,270
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	67.72 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	35.6874
Longitude	-79.6160
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	58.6%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,270

Population

107

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$49,369

Median household income

$26,693

Per capita income

$125,100

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,448

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

278

197

5–9

211

198

10–14

212

235

15–19

251

165

20–24

177

506

25–34

541

304

35–44

324

351

45–54

376

358

55–59

383

307

60–64

327

338

65–74

361

227

75–84

242

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,604	22.1%
18 and over	5,666	77.9%
65 and over	1,309	18.0%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Two or more races 8%

Black or African American 6.6%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,839	72.5%
Hispanic or Latino	782	9.7%
Two or more races	646	8%
Black or African American	529	6.6%
Other race	210	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$49,369

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,100
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,349	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	166	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	299	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	812	30.9%
Households with children under 18	838	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	884	33.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	24.3%
Married	56.0%	44.7%
Separated	1.8%	9.0%
Widowed	3.9%	11.7%
Divorced	12.9%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	171	11.0%
Kindergarten	67	4.3%
Elementary school	599	38.5%
High school	380	24.4%
College / grad school	339	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.0%

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Construction 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	354	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,732	92.6%
Spanish	248	3.7%
Other Indo-European	248	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,917	95.1%
Born in same state	6,811	93.7%
Born in different state	5,390	74.1%
Foreign born	106	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	353	4.9%
Not a US citizen	100	28.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	806	11.1%
French	531	7.3%
Arab	444	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.1%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27316

What city is ZIP code 27316 in?

ZIP code 27316 is primarily assigned to Ramseur, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27316 in?

ZIP code 27316 falls within Randolph County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27316?

18% of residents in ZIP code 27316 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27316 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 27316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27316?

The median home value in ZIP code 27316 is $125,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 27316?

ZIP code 27316 has an estimated population of 7,270 residents, with a density of 107 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27316 in?

ZIP code 27316 observes the EST timezone.