27253, Graham, NC

The 27253 zip code of Graham, North Carolina is located in the southwestern corner of the state and includes a population of just over 10,000. The median home value in this zip code is $158,000, which is lower than the statewide median home value of $236,500. However, when compared to other zip codes in North Carolina with a similar population size, Graham's median home value ranks 4th out of 5.

One factor that may contribute to Graham's higher home values relative to other zip codes in North Carolina is its relatively low percentage of homes that are occupied by renters. In fact, only 36% of homes in the 27253 zip code are occupied by renters while 63% are occupied by owners who live in their homes full-time. This high percentage of owner-occupied homes likely contributes to Graham's high median home value.

Another factor that may contribute to Graham's high home values is its low unemployment rate. The unemployment rate for the 27253 zip code was 2.5% as of December 2016 which is much lower than the statewide unemployment rate of 3%. This low unemployment rate likely contributes to increased demand for housing stock and higher prices for homes within this zip code.