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Randolph County, NC
9 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Randolph County, North Carolina.
Population
146,348
Land area
782sq mi
People per sq mi
187
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Randolph County
Randolph County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $61,022 a year, 16% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,100 (32% below North Carolina) and median rent is $887 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Asheboro (27,580), Archdale (12,087) and Trinity (7,111).
Local data for Randolph County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools50
- Colleges1
- Libraries7
- Banks23
- Post Offices11
- Parks27
- Grocery Stores56
- Restaurants290
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities20
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Randolph County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,022
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$197,100
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15,744), German Americans (14,286), Irish Americans (11,967).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
$249M
3,106 loans, 33,393 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$287K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Randolph County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Randolph County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
672
Most often 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 zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Randolph County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Randolph County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Randolph County, NC?
- Asheboro is the largest city or town in Randolph County, with about 27,580 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Randolph County?
- Randolph County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27203, 27205, 27233, 27248, 27263.
- What is the population of Randolph County, NC?
- About 146,348 people live in Randolph County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Randolph County?
- Randolph County borders Guilford County, Alamance County, Davidson County, Moore County, Chatham County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023