27330 ZIP Code — Sanford, NC
Lee County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27330 is located in Sanford, North Carolina, within Lee County. It covers approximately 210.69 square miles and serves a population of 40,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27330
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $58,279.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
40,657
population
210.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27330 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27330
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27330. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sanford | Acceptable |
| Sanford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27252 Goldston (9 mi)
27332 Sanford (10.4 mi)
27559 Moncure (10.5 mi)
27207 Bear Creek (11.6 mi)
27505 Broadway (13.1 mi)
28326 Cameron (15.4 mi)
27562 New Hill (15.9 mi)
27312 Pittsboro (16.8 mi)
28327 Carthage (17.2 mi)
27208 Bennett (19.5 mi)
27344 Siler City (19.7 mi)
28394 Vass (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,657 |
| Population density | 193 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 210.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5105 |
| Longitude | -79.1997 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.0% | 43.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 35.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 17.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
40,657
Population
193
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$58,279
Median household income
$29,668
Per capita income
$188,400
Median home value
$924
Median monthly rent
60.5%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
10,958
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,273
Under 5
1,316
1,161
5–9
1,201
1,544
10–14
1,597
1,432
15–19
1,480
1,265
20–24
1,309
2,518
25–34
2,604
2,630
35–44
2,720
2,662
45–54
2,753
1,161
55–59
1,201
1,383
60–64
1,431
1,658
65–74
1,714
926
75–84
957
374
85+
387
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,008 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 30,649 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,016 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.6%
Black or African American
19.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
8.1%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,117 | 58.6% |
| Black or African American | 8,615 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,879 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,613 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 1,541 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 688 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.0% | 43.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 35.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 17.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $58,279 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,400 |
| Median rent / month | $924 |
| Owner occupied | 60.5% |
| Renter occupied | 39.5% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.3% |
| Electricity | 73.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,186 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 940 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,512 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,581 | 30.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,356 | 35.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,358 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 29.1% |
| Married | 51.2% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.2%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
14.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 455 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 349 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,792 | 47.8% |
| High school | 2,209 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,217 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.2%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Retail trade
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
24.9%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
38.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,964 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% |
| 18–64 years | 16.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.5% |
| No insurance | 14.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,068 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 3,359 | 8.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,021 | 7.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 235 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,544 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 35,523 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 25,621 | 63.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,021 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,113 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 924 | 22.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,899 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,905 | 4.7% |
| Italian | 1,816 | 4.5% |
| English | 658 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 261 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 98 | 0.2% |
| German | 76 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27330
What city is ZIP code 27330 in?
ZIP code 27330 is primarily assigned to Sanford, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27330 in?
ZIP code 27330 falls within Lee County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27330?
17% of residents in ZIP code 27330 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27330?
The median home value in ZIP code 27330 is $188,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 27330?
ZIP code 27330 has an estimated population of 40,657 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27330?
The median household income in ZIP code 27330 is $58,279, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27330 in?
ZIP code 27330 observes the EST timezone.