King, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27021
Stokes County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,106
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $63,552
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
King pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27021 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 27021 (King, NC) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.8 in 2023 to 241.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in King, Stokes County, North Carolina, home to 18,106 residents across 137.9 square miles, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27021 reports a modest median household income of $63,552 (8% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,602. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $219,600 (15% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 72.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stokes County, so 27021 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 27021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in King, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27021.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 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 27021, King, 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
18,106
Population
137.9
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27021?
43.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.4%
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?
$63,552
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,602
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27021 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
King, 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)
$63,552 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
8,056housing units
8,056
Total Housing Units
7,426
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1983
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27021 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 148 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 168 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 202 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 219 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 241 |
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 344 business establishments in ZIP 27021, employing approximately 3,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,829,000.
344
Businesses
3,310
Employees
$117.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 50 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 27021 vs 27045 →
ZIP 27021 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
- 27040
Pfafftown (27040)
10,893 residents
- 27045
Rural Hall (27045)
8,536 residents
- 27041
Pilot Mountain (27041)
7,554 residents
- 27043 6,615
Pinnacle (27043)
6,615 residents
- 27019 4,032
Germanton (27019)
4,032 residents
- 27050 3,893
Tobaccoville (27050)
3,893 residents
- 27016 1,936
Danbury (27016)
1,936 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27040
Pfafftown (27040)
$92,601 median income
- 27050
Tobaccoville (27050)
$88,750 median income
- 27041
Pilot Mountain (27041)
$78,700 median income
- 27043
Pinnacle (27043)
$74,783 median income
- 27045
Rural Hall (27045)
$71,086 median income
- 27021
King (27021)
$63,552 median income
- 27019
Germanton (27019)
$59,176 median income
- 27016
Danbury (27016)
$57,273 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27021 ranks #6 of 8 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 27021, 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 (18,106 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 27021 in?
ZIP code 27021 (King) 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 27021?
ZIP code 27021 in King, NC has a population of 18,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27021?
The median household income in ZIP 27021 is $63,552, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27021?
The median home value in ZIP 27021 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27021 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27021?
ZIP code 27021 has 344 business establishments employing approximately 3,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27021 are: Retail trade (61), Construction (50), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27021 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 27021?
In ZIP code 27021, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 27021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27021 is 27.0 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 27021?
In ZIP code 27021, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27021 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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