Danbury, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27016
Stokes County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,936
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,273
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Danbury pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27016 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27016 covers 103.5 square miles in Danbury, Stokes County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,936 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27016 reports a modest median household income of $57,273 (17% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,892. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,300 (32% below the average North Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stokes County, so 27016 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 27016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danbury, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27016.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 27016, Danbury, 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
1,936
Population
103.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27016?
51.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$57,273
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$33,892
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27016 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Danbury, 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)
$57,273 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,102housing units
1,102
Total Housing Units
953
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 27016, employing approximately 302 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,360,000.
31
Businesses
302
Employees
$11.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.9% |
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 27016 vs 27022 →
ZIP 27016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27021
King (27021)
18,106 residents
- 27052
Walnut Cove (27052)
10,624 residents
- 27053 3,007
Westfield (27053)
3,007 residents
- 27046 2,024
Sandy Ridge (27046)
2,024 residents
- 27016 1,936
Danbury (27016)
1,936 residents
- 27022 1,560
Lawsonville (27022)
1,560 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27016 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27053
Westfield (27053)
$67,974 median income
- 27046
Sandy Ridge (27046)
$64,464 median income
- 27021
King (27021)
$63,552 median income
- 27052
Walnut Cove (27052)
$59,024 median income
- 27016
Danbury (27016)
$57,273 median income
- 27022
Lawsonville (27022)
$43,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27016 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27016, 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 (1,936 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 27016 in?
ZIP code 27016 (Danbury) is located in Stokes County, North Carolina. Stokes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stokes-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27016?
ZIP code 27016 in Danbury, NC has a population of 1,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27016?
The median household income in ZIP 27016 is $57,273, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27016?
The median home value in ZIP 27016 is $177,300, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27016 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27016?
ZIP code 27016 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27016 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27016?
In ZIP code 27016, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 27016?
In ZIP code 27016, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27016 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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