27349 ZIP Code — Snow Camp, NC

Alamance County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27349 is located in Snow Camp, North Carolina, within Alamance County. It covers approximately 63.72 square miles and serves a population of 6,347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27349

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,545. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27349 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,347

population

63.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Snow Camp	Acceptable
Snow Camp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27253 Graham (6 mi) 27298 Liberty (9.1 mi) 27215 Burlington (10.5 mi) 27258 Haw River (11 mi) 27355 Staley (11.8 mi) 27344 Siler City (12.7 mi) 27283 Julian (13.4 mi) 27516 Chapel Hill (13.5 mi) 27312 Pittsboro (14.8 mi) 27377 Whitsett (15.1 mi) 27243 Efland (16.2 mi) 27233 Climax (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,347
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	63.72 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	35.8979
Longitude	-79.4004
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	43.0%	47.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	18.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,347

Population

100

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$67,545

Median household income

$31,052

Per capita income

$182,400

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,224

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

163

5–9

168

159

10–14

164

281

15–19

291

201

20–24

209

344

25–34

357

295

35–44

306

500

45–54

518

342

55–59

354

251

60–64

259

293

65–74

304

150

75–84

155

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,146	18.1%
18 and over	5,201	81.9%
65 and over	1,062	16.7%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.9%

Black or African American 10%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 5.6%

Other race 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,980	73.9%
Black or African American	675	10%
Hispanic or Latino	392	5.8%
Two or more races	379	5.6%
Other race	313	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	47.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	18.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$67,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,400
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,418	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	186	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	354	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	578	22.8%
Households with children under 18	762	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	798	31.5%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	29.1%
Married	56.5%	50.2%
Separated	4.9%	2.2%
Widowed	2.5%	8.6%
Divorced	8.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	1.1%
Kindergarten	35	2.7%
Elementary school	624	47.3%
High school	446	33.8%
College / grad school	200	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Retail trade 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	327	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,224	98.1%
Spanish	249	4.0%
Other Indo-European	148	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	58	0.9%
Other languages	43	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,861	92.3%
Born in same state	5,853	92.2%
Born in different state	4,517	71.2%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	486	7.7%
Not a US citizen	240	49.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	752	11.8%
Italian	484	7.6%
Arab	460	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	79	1.2%
Polish	19	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27349

What city is ZIP code 27349 in?

ZIP code 27349 is primarily assigned to Snow Camp, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27349 in?

ZIP code 27349 falls within Alamance County, North Carolina.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27349?

The median home value in ZIP code 27349 is $182,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 27349?

ZIP code 27349 has an estimated population of 6,347 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27349?

The median household income in ZIP code 27349 is $67,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27349 in?

ZIP code 27349 observes the EST timezone.