27054 ZIP Code — Woodleaf, NC

Rowan County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27054 is located in Woodleaf, North Carolina, within Rowan County. It covers approximately 28.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27054

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,823. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27054 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,017

population

28.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodleaf	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27013 Cleveland (5.5 mi) 28147 Salisbury (6.8 mi) 27028 Mocksville (8.1 mi) 28125 Mount Ulla (10.2 mi) 28144 Salisbury (10.4 mi) 28144 Salisbury (10.4 mi) 28159 Spencer (11.7 mi) 27299 Linwood (12.6 mi) 28023 China Grove (14.3 mi) 28023 China Grove (14.3 mi) 27006 Advance (14.7 mi) 28634 Harmony (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,017
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	28.85 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	35.7829
Longitude	-80.6094
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	47.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,017

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$92,823

Median household income

$41,209

Per capita income

$188,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,119

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

116

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

268

45–54

431

55–59

60–64

65–74

148

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	222	11.0%
18 and over	1,795	89.0%
65 and over	472	23.4%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Black or African American 12.6%

Two or more races 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,664	82.5%
Black or African American	255	12.6%
Two or more races	98	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	47.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	7.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 42.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	42.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$92,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 35.4%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	38.2%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	69.3%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Solar	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	150	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	279	29.2%
Households with children under 18	212	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	406	42.4%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	26.6%
Married	61.6%	45.5%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	20.6%
Divorced	12.0%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 19.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	132	37.2%
High school	167	47.0%
College / grad school	56	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.5%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Professional & management 9.0%

Other services 7.3%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	31.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	0.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	38.3%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,017	100.0%
Spanish	64	3.2%
Other Indo-European	64	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,017	100.0%
Born in same state	2,017	100.0%
Born in different state	1,470	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	455	22.6%
French	220	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	169	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27054

What city is ZIP code 27054 in?

ZIP code 27054 is primarily assigned to Woodleaf, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27054 in?

ZIP code 27054 falls within Rowan County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27054 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 27054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27054 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 27054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27054 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 27054 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27054?

The median home value in ZIP code 27054 is $188,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 27054 in?

ZIP code 27054 observes the EST timezone.