27256 ZIP Code, Gulf, NC
27256 is a ZIP code in Gulf, North Carolina in Chatham County. It covers 1.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27252, 27330 and 27207. 64 people live here in 64 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gulf, NC
- County: Chatham County
- Land area: 1.1 sq mi
- Population: 64
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 64 |
| Households | 64 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | not published |
| Median age | not published |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 100.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 100.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 0.0% |
| 65–74 | 0.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 100.0% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 27256
5 business establishments with 79 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27252 — Goldston town, NC (4.5 mi)
- 27330 — Sanford city, NC (6 mi)
- 27207 (7.3 mi)
- 27213 (9.7 mi)
- 27559 — Moncure CDP, NC (10.7 mi)
- 28355 (12.6 mi)
- 27312 — Pittsboro town, NC (14.2 mi)
- 27344 — Siler City town, NC (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 27256
- Gulf, NC ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Chatham County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27256, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27256 in?
- 27256 is a Gulf, NC mailing address. By land area, 47% lies inside Gulf; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 27256 in?
- 27256 is in Chatham County.
- What is the population of 27256?
- About 64 people (±96), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 101.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27256?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27256 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27256?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27252 (4.5 mi, Goldston), 27330 (6 mi, Sanford), 27207 (7.3 mi), 27213 (9.7 mi), 27559 (10.7 mi, Moncure) and 28355 (12.6 mi).
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