27355 ZIP Code — Staley, NC

Randolph County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27355 is located in Staley, North Carolina, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 34.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27355

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($60,826) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 27355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,709

population

34.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Staley	Acceptable
Staley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27298 Liberty (6.3 mi) 27248 Franklinville (7.9 mi) 27316 Ramseur (8 mi) 27344 Siler City (9 mi) 27233 Climax (10 mi) 27283 Julian (11.2 mi) 27349 Snow Camp (11.8 mi) 27203 Asheboro (12 mi) 27317 Randleman (13.2 mi) 27313 Pleasant Garden (13.7 mi) 27208 Bennett (15 mi) 27215 Burlington (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,709
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	34.55 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	35.7962
Longitude	-79.5688
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	41.0%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,709

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$60,826

Median household income

$43,483

Per capita income

$176,200

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

742

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

150

20–24

109

253

25–34

185

180

35–44

132

162

45–54

119

112

55–59

60–64

228

65–74

167

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	502	18.5%
18 and over	2,207	81.5%
65 and over	539	19.9%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%

Black or African American 11.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,146	76.5%
Black or African American	333	11.9%
Two or more races	206	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	95	3.4%
Other race	22	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	52.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	32.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$60,826

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,200
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	48.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	74.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	2.9%
Solar	2.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	70	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	194	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	244	24.7%
Households with children under 18	266	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	424	42.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	30.1%
Married	48.9%	44.0%
Separated	8.6%	0.5%
Widowed	1.8%	13.1%
Divorced	8.4%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.4%
Kindergarten	31	5.6%
Elementary school	211	38.4%
High school	166	30.2%
College / grad school	139	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Construction 13.6%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Other services 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,591	95.6%
Spanish	179	6.9%
Other Indo-European	178	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,430	89.7%
Born in same state	2,430	89.7%
Born in different state	1,879	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	279	10.3%
Not a US citizen	114	40.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	308	11.4%
French	261	9.6%
Italian	159	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	0.9%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27355

What city is ZIP code 27355 in?

ZIP code 27355 is primarily assigned to Staley, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27355 in?

ZIP code 27355 falls within Randolph County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27355?

11% 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 27355 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 27355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27355?

The median home value in ZIP code 27355 is $176,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 27355?

ZIP code 27355 has an estimated population of 2,709 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27355 in?

ZIP code 27355 observes the EST timezone.