ZIP Code 27256 is located in Gulf North Carolina. Portions of 27256 are also in Gulf Township. 27256 is entirely within Chatham County. Regionally, 27256 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
| ZIP Code Name | Gulf |
| Primary County | Chatham County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 58 |
| Area Code(s) | 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
| Population | 58 |
| Population Density | 51 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 67 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 100% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.56085205,-79.28230286 |
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| Region | Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 1 Square Miles |
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