Lexington, NC ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
27292	Standard	39,337	50.19%	Arcadia,Arnold,Churchland,Cid,Cotton Grove,Enterprise,Feezor,Gordontown,Hannersville,Hedrick Grove,Holly Grove,Lex,Petersville,Reeds Cross Roads,Reedy Creek,Silver Valley,South Lexington,Tyro,Yadkin,Yadkin College
27293	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
27294	Unique	0	0.00%	National Wholesale Co Inc
27295	Standard	39,042	49.81%

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Population & Demographics

Lexington, NC has 78,890 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (8.0%) and 35-39 (6.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 20.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 12.8% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	78,379
Total Households:	31,795
Total Housing Units:	35,293
Average Household Size:	2.43
Average Family Size:	3.00

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	19,632
Total Households:	7,832
Total Housing Units:	8,906
Average Household Size:	2.39
Average Family Size:	3.52

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	76,052	76,228	76,573	77,498	78,108	77,280	77,743	78,160	77,615	79,296	79,929	79,233	78,890
Decennial Census	76,998	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	78,379	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.6

Male Median Age: 42.5

Female Median Age: 44.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,066	2,230	2,554	2,497	2,234	2,235	2,170	2,119	2,256	2,526	2,939	3,058	2,820	2,327	1,936	1,292	707	506
Female	2,038	2,224	2,432	2,342	2,048	2,225	2,353	2,235	2,194	2,663	2,884	3,103	2,842	2,563	2,184	1,621	990	966
Total	4,104	4,454	4,986	4,839	4,282	4,460	4,523	4,354	4,450	5,189	5,823	6,161	5,662	4,890	4,120	2,913	1,697	1,472

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	61,239	76.48%
Black:	7,414	9.26%
Hispanic:*	6,058	7.57%
Asian:	1,389	1.73%
American Indian:	505	0.63%
Hawaiian:	19	0.02%
Other:	3,452	4.31%
Total:	80,076	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	38,472	49.08%	42.5 years
Females:	39,907	50.92%	44.7 years
Total:	78,379	100%	43.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	9,409	47.93%	37.7 years
Females:	10,223	52.07%	40.6 years
Total:	19,632	100%	39.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	74,540	94.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	418	0.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,943	2.46%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,989	4.98%
Total Population:	78,890	100%
Total Native Population:	74,958	95.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,932	4.98%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Lexington, NC have an average household income of $59,957 (lower than the State by 14.2%, and much lower than the Nation by 23.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($71,590 vs $34,459). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,938	$42,075	$41,403	$40,774	$40,842	$42,799	$44,046	$45,255	$46,793	$46,404	$48,196	$54,667	$59,957
Median Family Income	$52,049	$52,553	$52,255	$51,635	$52,925	$54,339	$54,819	$55,454	$57,043	$57,556	$58,745	$67,016	$71,590
Median NonFamily Income	$22,080	$21,773	$22,078	$23,530	$22,817	$22,515	$24,427	$26,697	$27,718	$27,943	$29,667	$33,185	$34,459
Median Male Income	$37,675	$39,018	$39,859	$41,230	$39,482	$41,620	$40,107	$40,320	$40,637	$42,594	$44,227	$49,759	$52,429
Median Female Income	$31,618	$31,789	$33,991	$32,980	$32,080	$33,378	$33,383	$33,639	$34,596	$35,889	$37,161	$39,901	$41,180

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	36,055	56.08%
Unemployed:	1,254	1.95%
Not In Labor Force:	26,979	41.97%
Total:	64,288	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	10,138	28.12%
Service:	5,830	16.17%
Sales and Office:	7,996	22.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,566	12.66%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	7,525	20.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	36,055	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Lexington, NC, the median home value is $192,600 - much lower than the State by 25.8%, and up $50,850 (35.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $848 per month - much lower than the State by 27.0%, and up $148 (21.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Lexington pay under $1,000 (60.2%). About 60.2% pay under $1,000 and 1.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.2% (46.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 58.8% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$127,550	$128,400	$131,150	$128,450	$129,900	$129,000	$130,700	$131,150	$135,550	$141,750	$150,500	$174,100	$192,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	858	9.43%
$500 to $999:	4,933	54.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,286	25.13%
$1,500 to $1,999:	446	4.90%
$2,000 to $2,499:	124	1.36%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	448	4.93%
Total:	9,095	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$624	$647	$649	$646	$657	$659	$667	$671	$702	$700	$730	$802	$848

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	11,324	35.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	11,266	35.56%
Renter Occupied:	9,095	28.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	31,685	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	31,685	89.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,839	10.81%
Total Housing Units:	35,524	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

13.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (34.7%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 80.2%, which is well below the state rate (89.7%). The share of people in poverty is 11.4%, which is slightly above the state rate (9.4%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,572	4.60%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,827	8.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	18,820	33.69%
Some college, no degree:	13,714	24.55%
Associate's degree:	5,824	10.43%
Bachelor's degree:	7,256	12.99%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,843	5.09%
Total:	55,856	100%
High school graduate or higher:	48,457	86.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	10,099	18.08%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	47,304	54.72%
Public Insurance:	30,694	35.51%
No Insurance:	8,447	9.77%
Total:	86,445	100%
Has Health Insurance:	77,998	90.23%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	11.0%	10.6%	12.7%	13.4%	13.9%	14.0%	14.3%	13.1%	12.7%	11.6%	11.2%	10.5%	11.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	590	3.69%
Kindergarten:	798	5.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	7,315	45.80%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,253	26.63%
College or graduate school:	3,016	18.88%
Total:	15,972	100%
Early Childhood:	1,388	8.69%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	12,366	77.42%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Davidson County, NC
Area Codes:	336,743
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	19,632 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Winston-Salem, NC [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.7957, -80.2591
Land Area:	271.61 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/nc-lexington.asp

White:	9,642	44.72%
Black:	5,483	25.43%
Hispanic:*	3,454	16.02%
Asian:	586	2.72%
American Indian:	215	1.00%
Hawaiian:	6	0.03%
Other:	2,176	10.09%
Total:	21,562	100%

Native, born in the United States:	17,003	86.35%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	172	0.87%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,139	5.78%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,377	12.78%
Total Population:	19,691	100%
Total Native Population:	17,175	87.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,516	12.78%

Employed:	7,977	52.74%
Unemployed:	502	3.32%
Not In Labor Force:	6,645	43.94%
Total:	15,124	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,711	21.45%
Service:	1,389	17.41%
Sales and Office:	1,693	21.22%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,055	13.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,129	26.69%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,977	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Lexington, NC

Sources & References

Less than $500:	465	10.50%
$500 to $999:	2,182	49.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,447	32.67%
$1,500 to $1,999:	241	5.44%
$2,000 to $2,499:	65	1.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	29	0.65%
Total:	4,429	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,438	19.10%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,663	22.08%
Renter Occupied:	4,429	58.82%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,530	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,530	83.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,443	16.08%
Total Housing Units:	8,973	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,275	9.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,335	10.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,210	31.98%
Some college, no degree:	3,614	27.45%
Associate's degree:	974	7.40%
Bachelor's degree:	1,173	8.91%
Graduate or professional degree:	585	4.44%
Total:	13,166	100%
High school graduate or higher:	10,556	80.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,758	13.35%

Private Insurance:	9,100	45.07%
Public Insurance:	8,091	40.07%
No Insurance:	3,000	14.86%
Total:	20,191	100%
Has Health Insurance:	17,191	85.14%

Nursery School, Preschool:	190	4.24%
Kindergarten:	406	9.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,113	47.13%
High school (grades 9-12):	902	20.12%
College or graduate school:	872	19.45%
Total:	4,483	100%
Early Childhood:	596	13.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,421	76.31%

# Residential Mailboxes:	36,886Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,785Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	40,057Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	33,178Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,170Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,433Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$198,926,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$817,722,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	18,650Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Winston-Salem, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	49180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	683,637Source: Census
MSA:	Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point, NC MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	271.614 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	10.08 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,08,09,10,12,16,17,19Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	38060Source: Census
Place Name:	Lexington city; North CarolinaSource: Census