ZIP code 27340
Where is ZIP code 27340?
Saxapahaw, North Carolina
Alamance County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27340 belongs to Saxapahaw, North Carolina in Alamance County. 27340 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Saxapahaw post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336 and 743. About 48 people live in the 27340 area. The closest ZIP codes are 27359 (Swepsonville, 5.2 mi north), 27349 (Snow Camp, 6.2 mi southwest) and 27253 (Graham, 6.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 27340 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saxapahaw |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alamance County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 35.9488, -79.3297 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 273 |
Population and income in 27340
| Population | 48 · lower than 98% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 135 · lower than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28 years · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 25% / 75% |
| Income per person | $39,452 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 77% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 36 |
| Households | 36 (1.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 31% / 69% |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27340. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27340
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27359 | Swepsonville, NC | 5.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27349 | Snow Camp, NC | 6.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 27253 | Graham, NC | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27258 | Haw River, NC | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 27201 | Alamance, NC | 10.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27215 | Burlington, NC | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 27302 | Mebane, NC | 10.8 mi N | Standard |
| 27216 | Burlington, NC | 10.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27243 | Efland, NC | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill, NC | 13.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27217 | Burlington, NC | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 27510 | Carrboro, NC | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27340 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27340
PO BOX 123
SAXAPAHAW NC 27340
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27340-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27340?
- 27340 is a Saxapahaw, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27340 in?
- ZIP code 27340 is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27340 in?
- 27340 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27340?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27340 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27340?
- About 48 people live in ZIP code 27340, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 27340 for a street address?
- No. 27340 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Saxapahaw use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27340?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27340 are 27359 (Swepsonville, 5.2 miles), 27349 (Snow Camp, 6.2 miles), 27253 (Graham, 6.4 miles) and 27258 (Haw River, 10 miles).