PlainZIP

Hamptonville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27020

Yadkin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,421
34/sq mi
$50,489
Median income
$170,600
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamptonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27020 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamptonville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, home to 6,421 residents across 190.0 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27020 reports a modest median household income of $50,489 (27% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,585. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $170,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27020, plus 4 more within Yadkin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 27020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamptonville, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27020.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27020, Hamptonville, 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

6,421

Population

190.0

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27020?

47.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$50,489

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$32,585

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

36.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27020 ranks nationally

Hamptonville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,489 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,174

Total Housing Units

2,617

Occupied Units

557

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$170,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1982

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

+17.5%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27020 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +15.1% 141
2021 +12.0% 157
2022 +6.2% 167
2023 +11.3% 186
2024 +17.5% 219

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 27020, employing approximately 1,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,208,000.

82

Businesses

1,183

Employees

$27.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 23.2%
Retail trade 13 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 14.6%
Manufacturing 7 8.5%
Wholesale trade 6 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27020 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28642 Jonesville, NC 5,745 8.2 mi
28660 Olin, NC 2,249 9.6 mi
28634 Harmony, NC 5,225 9.4 mi
28689 Union Grove, NC 1,712 8.2 mi
28670 Ronda, NC 2,719 9.1 mi
27011 Boonville, NC 5,497 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yadkin County

27055 standard
Yadkinville, NC
Pop: 14,200
27018 standard
East Bend, NC
Pop: 7,655
28642 standard
Jonesville, NC
Pop: 5,745
27011 standard
Boonville, NC
Pop: 5,497

Related Areas

Yadkin County Hamptonville, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27020 in? ▼
ZIP code 27020 (Hamptonville) is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina. Yadkin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yadkin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27020? ▼
ZIP code 27020 in Hamptonville, NC has a population of 6,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27020 is $50,489, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27020 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27020 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27020? ▼
ZIP code 27020 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27020 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27020 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 27020? ▼
In ZIP code 27020, 41.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27020? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27020 is 36.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27020? ▼
In ZIP code 27020, 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 27020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27020 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.