ZIP code 27253
Where is ZIP code 27253?
Graham, North Carolina
Alamance County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27253 belongs to Graham, North Carolina in Alamance County. 27253 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336, 743, 919 and 984. About 33,114 people live in the 27253 area, where the median household income is $62,774. The closest ZIP codes are 27359 (Swepsonville, 1.5 mi southeast), 27258 (Haw River, 4.3 mi north) and 27216 (Burlington, 5.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 27253 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Graham |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 919, 984 |
| Coordinates | 36.031, -79.3814 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 272 |
Population and income in 27253
| Population | 33,114 · higher than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 404 · higher than 71% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.6 years · lower than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $62,774 · lower than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,137 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $235,800 · higher than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,041 a month |
| Housing units | 15,339 |
| Households | 14,136 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 81.91 sq mi (plus 1.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27253. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27253
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27359 | Swepsonville, NC | 1.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27258 | Haw River, NC | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 27216 | Burlington, NC | 5.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27201 | Alamance, NC | 5.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27215 | Burlington, NC | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 27340 | Saxapahaw, NC | 6.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27217 | Burlington, NC | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 27302 | Mebane, NC | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 27244 | Elon, NC | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 27349 | Snow Camp, NC | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 27243 | Efland, NC | 11.6 mi E | Standard |
| 27377 | Whitsett, NC | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27253 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27253
123 MAIN ST
GRAHAM NC 27253
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27253-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27253?
- 27253 is a Graham, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27253 in?
- ZIP code 27253 is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27253 in?
- 27253 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27253?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27253 use area codes 336, 743, 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27253?
- About 33,114 people live in ZIP code 27253, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27253?
- The median household income in 27253 is $62,774 a year, lower than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27253?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27253 are 27359 (Swepsonville, 1.5 miles), 27258 (Haw River, 4.3 miles), 27216 (Burlington, 5.6 miles) and 27201 (Alamance, 5.8 miles).