27340 ZIP Code — Saxapahaw, NC
Alamance County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27340 is located in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, within Alamance County. It covers approximately 0.36 square miles and serves a population of 40 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.
40
population
0.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27340 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27340
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saxapahaw | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40 |
| Population density | 111 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9472 |
| Longitude | -79.3220 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 100.0% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
40
Population
111
People per sq mi
61.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$42,303
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
50.0%
Home ownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
11
Housing units
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
45–54
4
16
60–64
9
3
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 40 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 4 | 10.0% |
| Median age | 61.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
10%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 10% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 47.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 100.0% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
$25k–$35k
50.0%
$100k–$150k
50.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 50.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 50.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 50.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 50.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 50.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 50.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 50.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 1.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 44.0% | 26.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 56.0% | 73.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
37.5%
Bachelor's degree
35.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 30.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 38.9% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 30.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 69.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
27.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
27.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.5% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 10.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 40 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 25 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11 | 27.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27340
What city is ZIP code 27340 in?
ZIP code 27340 is primarily assigned to Saxapahaw, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27340 in?
ZIP code 27340 falls within Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27340?
28% of residents in ZIP code 27340 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27340 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 27340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 27340?
ZIP code 27340 has an estimated population of 40 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27340 in?
ZIP code 27340 observes the EST timezone.