| Official Zip Code Name | Graham |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Alamance |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 29827 |
| Racial Majority: | White 67.95% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 54.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $49019 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $46200 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 404 - 715 ft. |
| Area | 85 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.96768188, -79.33638000 |
The current unemployment level in 27253 is 8.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 8.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 8.4%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27253 increased to 29827 from 25198 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27253 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27253 public schools is White. 58.1% of students in 27253 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19664 | 67.95% | 20627 | -5% |
| Black Or African American | 3935 | 13.6% | 4553 | -14% |
| Hispanic | 4345 | 15.02% | 3713 | +17% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 47 | 0.16% | 134 | -65% |
| Asian | 267 | 0.92% | 305 | -12% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 40 | 0% | 40 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 455 | 2.35% | 455 | +49% |
| White | 54.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 16.5% |
| Hispanic | 23.9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29827 | 25198 |
| Male Population | 48.20% | |
| Female Population | 51.80% | |
| Total Households | 11942 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 58.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $49019 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 51.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.20% |
| 27253 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 6 | Mark Walker | Republican |
| North Carolina District 4 | David Price | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27253 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 63 | Stephen Ross | Republican |
| 64 | Dennis Riddell | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27215 - Burlington |
| 27258 - Haw River |
| 27302 - Mebane |
| 27516 - Chapel Hill |
| 27349 - Snow Camp |
| 27312 - Pittsboro |
| 27217 - Burlington |
| Graham, NC |
| Saxapahaw, NC |
| Swepsonville, NC |
| Burlington, NC |
| Haw River, NC |
Zip Code 27253 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 38 | 30 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 53 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 89 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.06 | 3.43 | 4.27 | 3.27 | 4.16 | 4.03 | 4.48 | 3.9 | 4.18 | 3.4 | 3.05 | 3.21 | 45.44 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27253 | |
|---|---|
| Graham High School | Alamance |
| Hugh M Cummings High School | Alamance |
| Southern High School | Alamance |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 27253 | |
|---|---|
| Broadview Middle School | Alamance |
| Graham Middle School | Alamance |
| Hawfields Middle School | Alamance |
| Southern Middle School | Alamance |