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Graham, NC
City in Alamance County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27253.
Population
18,048
Land area
11sq mi
People per sq mi
1,634
ZIP codes
1
Graham and its ZIP codes
Graham at a glance
- Graham is about 7.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 59th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $56,239 a year, 22% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,800 (19% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,071 a month.
Local data for Graham, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Graham, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,239
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$233,800
Median rent
$1,071/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,991), German Americans (1,436), Irish Americans (989).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alamance County. PPP loans are for Graham.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,768
66,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,126 per person
How people get to work
Graham, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Graham, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
338
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Graham, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Graham
1 in or overlapping Graham. Population shown
Cities near Graham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwepsonvilleTown | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Haw RiverTown | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| BurlingtonCity | 4.4 mi | 30.8 |
| AlamanceVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Green LevelTown | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.3 |
| ElonTown | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.3 |
| MebaneCity | 7.6 mi | 12.2 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.2 |
| GibsonvilleTown | 8.5 mi | 4.4 |
| WhitsettTown | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| OssipeeTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| SedaliaTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| EflandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Graham, NC in?
- Graham is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Graham, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Graham include 27253.
- What is the population of Graham, NC?
- About 18,048 people live in Graham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Graham?
- Nearby places include Swepsonville (2.5 mi), Haw River (3.5 mi), Burlington (4.4 mi), Alamance (5.4 mi), Green Level (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023