ZIP Code 27202 in Altamahaw, NC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Altamahaw, North Carolina
County:Alamance County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:50:53 PM
Population:41 [See All]
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.1853, -79.5057
Land Area:0.018 sq mi
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27202 - Altamahaw, NC

ZIP Code 27202, Altamahaw

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationAlamance County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population41
Households13
PO Boxes54 Regional Hub (415%)
Median Age67.5 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 27244
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 54 PO Boxes for only 13 local households, serving customers from surrounding rural areas.
  • With a median age of 67.5 years, Altamahaw has one of the oldest populations in North Carolina.
  • This is a true PO Box only zone where residents have no alternative mail delivery options nearby.
  • The PO Box adoption rate of 4.15 means the post office serves about four times as many boxes as there are local households.
  • Only one street receives mail delivery: Altamahaw Church Street, served by a rural carrier route.
  • The entire community spans just 0.018 square miles of land area with a population of 41 people.

An Older Community

The median age here is 67.5, making this one of North Carolina's older communities. Most residents receive their mail along a single rural carrier route that serves Altamahaw Church Street. The post office operates as a Classified as a PO Box ZIP, meaning it contains only PO Boxes, but that designation doesn't tell the full story. People from neighboring unincorporated areas rely on Altamahaw's boxes because they don't have street delivery options of their own.

Street Name Patterns

Religious Landmarks

The single street name references the local church, typical of small Southern communities where religious institutions serve as geographic landmarks.

Nearby Areas

Gallum Area Nealtown Farms Kings Forest Glendale Hills Woodmere Park
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27202 has 41 residents and 13 households (average 3.15 persons per household). The median age is 67.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.1%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.4%, much lower than the state average of 20.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:41Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:135Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,277.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:13Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.15Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000026110125135
Decennial Census0------------------41--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 67.5

Male Median Age: 52.5

Female Median Age: 69.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male010100204040014200
Female142000000000166020
Total1521002040401710220
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3992.86%
Black:12.38%
Hispanic:*12.38%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:12.38%
Total:42100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1946.34%52.5 years
Females:2253.66%69.4 years
Total:41100%67.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:135100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:135100%
Total Native Population:135100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 45.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3754.41%
Unemployed:3145.59%
Not In Labor Force:00.00%
Total:68100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:00.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:37100.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:37100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):37100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:37100%

Occupied Housing Units:37100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:37100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:37100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:37100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 72.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:7142.01%
Public Insurance:9857.99%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:169100%
Has Health Insurance:169100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27202 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:62Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27202 is located in Alamance County, North Carolina, within the Burlington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15500) and North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 151,131 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 27202. It covers 0.018 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Burlington, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:15500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:151,131Source: Census
MSA:Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.018 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1045.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3701140Source: Census
Place Name:Altamahaw CDP; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27203 | | 27201

Schools in ZIP Code 27202


We could not locate which school district 27202 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary 2832 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
District: Alamance-Burlington SchoolsNearby
Western Alamance Middle 2100 Eldon Drive
Elon, NC 27244
District: Alamance-Burlington SchoolsNearby
Clover Garden 2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
District: UnknownNearby
Western Alamance High 1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
District: Alamance-Burlington SchoolsNearby
Elon Elementary 720 Walker Road
Elon, NC 27244
District: Alamance-Burlington SchoolsNearby
The Burlington School 1615 Greenwood Ter
Burlington, NC 27215
District: Private SchoolNearby
Blessed Sacrament School 515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
District: Private SchoolNearby
Burbrella Microschool 309 Huffman Mill Rd Unit 140
Burlington, NC 27215
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27202


Elon University 100 Campus Drive
Elon, NC 27244-2010
Type: Post Secondary
Alamance Community College 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253-8000
Type: Post Secondary
Beyond Measure Barbering Institute Center Street Plaza
Mebane, NC 27302-2323
Type: Post Secondary
North Carolina A & T State University 1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411
Type: Post Secondary
Bennett College 900 E Washington St
Greensboro, NC 27401-3239
Type: Post Secondary
Greensboro College 815 W Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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