Belews Creek, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27009
Forsyth County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,647
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,469
- Median income Near-median income area
- $280,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belews Creek pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27009 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27009 (Belews Creek, NC) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.7 in 2023 to 229.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27009 covers 41.0 square miles in Belews Creek, Forsyth County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,647 residents on file, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,469 (11% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,535. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $280,400 (8% above the average North Carolina ZIP); 97.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Forsyth County, so 27009 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belews Creek, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27009.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27009, Belews Creek, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,647
Population
41.0
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27009?
52.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,469
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$41,535
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27009 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Belews Creek, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,469 Top 28% higher than 72% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,217housing units
1,217
Total Housing Units
1,192
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,400
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27009 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 178 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 218 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 227 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 27009, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,002,000.
40
Businesses
327
Employees
$26.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 22.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27009 vs 27284 →
ZIP 27009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
51,136 residents
- 27101 18,901
Winston Salem (27101)
18,901 residents
- 27409 15,621
Greensboro (27409)
15,621 residents
- 27025 11,138
Madison (27025)
11,138 residents
- 27052 10,624
Walnut Cove (27052)
10,624 residents
- 27357 7,894
Stokesdale (27357)
7,894 residents
- 27051 7,369
Walkertown (27051)
7,369 residents
- 27310 6,710
Oak Ridge (27310)
6,710 residents
- 27235 4,136
Colfax (27235)
4,136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27009 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27310
Oak Ridge (27310)
$165,898 median income
- 27235
Colfax (27235)
$101,173 median income
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
$82,461 median income
- 27009
Belews Creek (27009)
$76,469 median income
- 27357
Stokesdale (27357)
$75,287 median income
- 27051
Walkertown (27051)
$74,804 median income
- 27409 $60,281
Greensboro (27409)
$60,281 median income
- 27052 $59,024
Walnut Cove (27052)
$59,024 median income
- 27025 $56,682
Madison (27025)
$56,682 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27009 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27284 | Kernersville, NC | 51,136 | 7.9 mi |
| 27042 | Pine Hall, NC | 834 | 7.6 mi |
| 27051 | Walkertown, NC | 7,369 | 5.7 mi |
| 27357 | Stokesdale, NC | 7,894 | 6.0 mi |
| 27310 | Oak Ridge, NC | 6,710 | 6.2 mi |
| 27052 | Walnut Cove, NC | 10,624 | 7.8 mi |
| 27235 | Colfax, NC | 4,136 | 10.2 mi |
| 27101 | Winston Salem, NC | 18,901 | 10.8 mi |
| 27025 | Madison, NC | 11,138 | 11.5 mi |
| 27409 | Greensboro, NC | 15,621 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27009, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,647 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27009 in?
ZIP code 27009 (Belews Creek) is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Forsyth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forsyth-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27009?
ZIP code 27009 in Belews Creek, NC has a population of 2,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27009?
The median household income in ZIP 27009 is $76,469, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27009?
The median home value in ZIP 27009 is $280,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27009 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27009?
ZIP code 27009 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27009 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27009 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27009?
In ZIP code 27009, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27009?
In ZIP code 27009, approximately 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27009 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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