27298 ZIP Code – Liberty, North Carolina
ZIP code 27298 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Liberty, North Carolina, within Randolph County with a population of approximately 11,154 residents. The median household income is $58,936 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $174,600 is below the national average, with 68.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $853 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 7.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.1% is near the U.S. average. About 14.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 41.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27283, 27355, 27233.
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ZIP 27298 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27298 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $174k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $853 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27283 – Julian
- 27355 – Staley
- 27233 – Climax
- 27349 – Snow Camp
- 27248 – Franklinville
- 27377 – Whitsett
- 27313 – Pleasant Garden
- 27215 – Burlington
- 27201 – Alamance
- 27342 – Sedalia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27283 | JULIAN | 3,285 | $74,383 |
| 27355 | STALEY | 2,709 | $60,826 |
| 27233 | CLIMAX | 3,068 | $74,934 |
| 27349 | SNOW CAMP | 6,347 | $67,545 |
| 27248 | FRANKLINVILLE | 4,211 | $55,114 |