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 Moderate-density area
- $50,489
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27020 (Hamptonville, NC) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.3 in 2023 to 218.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,585. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,600 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 84.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Yadkin County, so 27020 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 27020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamptonville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27020.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27020?
47.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.3%
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?
$50,489
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,585
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27020 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hamptonville, 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)
$50,489 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
3,174housing units
3,174
Total Housing Units
2,617
Occupied Units
557
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27020 vs 28642 →
ZIP 27020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27020
Hamptonville (27020)
6,421 residents
- 28642
Jonesville (28642)
5,745 residents
- 27011
Boonville (27011)
5,497 residents
- 28634
Harmony (28634)
5,225 residents
- 28670
Ronda (28670)
2,719 residents
- 28660 2,249
Olin (28660)
2,249 residents
- 28689 1,712
Union Grove (28689)
1,712 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28660
Olin (28660)
$77,278 median income
- 28689
Union Grove (28689)
$70,565 median income
- 27011
Boonville (27011)
$65,698 median income
- 28634
Harmony (28634)
$60,426 median income
- 27020
Hamptonville (27020)
$50,489 median income
- 28670
Ronda (28670)
$49,567 median income
- 28642
Jonesville (28642)
$44,543 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27020, 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 (6,421 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 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.
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