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.

ZIP Code 27298 Data

Population 11,154
Median Household Income $58,936
Median Home Value $174,600
Median Rent $853
Median Age 41.6
Unemployment Rate 7.6%
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

ZIP 27298 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 27298NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population11k12k10k
Median Household Income$58k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$174k$213k$258k
Median Rent$853$968$1,088
Median Age41.643.343.2
Unemployment Rate7.6%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.1%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.6%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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