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Sedalia, NC
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27342.
Population
772
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
386
ZIP codes
1
Sedalia and its ZIP codes
Sedalia at a glance
- Sedalia is 75% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,712 a year, 4% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,500 (29% below North Carolina).
Local data for Sedalia, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sedalia, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,712
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$206,500
Homeownership
97.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (66), Puerto Ricans (17), German Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guilford County. PPP loans are for Sedalia.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,939
292,379 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.69B
FY 2026, $6,810 per person
PPP loans
$445
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
Sedalia, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sedalia, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
803
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
707
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sedalia, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Sedalia
1 in or overlapping Sedalia. Population shown
Cities near Sedalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McLeansvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| WhitsettTown | 2.9 mi | 2.6 |
| GibsonvilleTown | 5 mi | 4.4 |
| ElonTown | 6.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Forest OaksCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.8 |
| AlamanceVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BurlingtonCity | 8.6 mi | 30.8 |
| OssipeeTown | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.3 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Pleasant GardenTown | 11 mi | 15 |
| GreensboroCity | 12 mi | 134.3 |
| GrahamCity | 13 mi | 11 |
| Haw RiverTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| SwepsonvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Green LevelTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sedalia, NC in?
- Sedalia is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Sedalia, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sedalia include 27342.
- What is the population of Sedalia, NC?
- About 772 people live in Sedalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sedalia?
- Nearby places include McLeansville (2.7 mi), Whitsett (2.9 mi), Gibsonville (5 mi), Elon (6.7 mi), Forest Oaks (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023