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Asheboro, NC
City in Randolph County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27203.
Population
27,580
Land area
19.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,412
ZIP codes
1
Asheboro and its ZIP codes
Asheboro at a glance
- Asheboro is about 6.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 41st among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $47,197, 35% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,100 (35% below North Carolina) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Asheboro, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants155
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Asheboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,197
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,174), German Americans (1,865), Irish Americans (1,586).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Asheboro.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,246
45,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$925M
FY 2026, $6,414 per person
PPP loans
$58.2M
688 loans, 8,462 jobs reported
How people get to work
Asheboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Asheboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Asheboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Asheboro
1 in or overlapping Asheboro. Population shown
Cities near Asheboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RandlemanCity | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| FranklinvilleTown | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| RamseurTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| SeagroveTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| TrinityCity | 14 mi | 16.9 |
| ArchdaleCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| DentonTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant GardenTown | 17 mi | 15 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 17 mi | 16.9 |
| StaleyTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| LibertyTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| JamestownTown | 20 mi | 3 |
| BennettCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| High PointCity | 21 mi | 57.4 |
| Forest OaksCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| Siler CityTown | 22 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Asheboro, NC in?
- Asheboro is in Randolph County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Asheboro, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Asheboro include 27203.
- What is the population of Asheboro, NC?
- About 27,580 people live in Asheboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Asheboro?
- Nearby places include Randleman (7.4 mi), Franklinville (9.5 mi), Ramseur (12 mi), Seagrove (13 mi), Trinity (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023