PlainZIP

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
$63,552
Median income
$219,600
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,602. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $219,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27021, plus 6 more within Stokes 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 27021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in King, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27021.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 27021?

43.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$35,602

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27021 ranks nationally

King, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,552 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,056

Total Housing Units

7,426

Occupied Units

630

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$219,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27021 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 27021 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 27021 ranks #6 of 8 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
27045 Rural Hall, NC 8,536 6.2 mi
27043 Pinnacle, NC 6,615 6.4 mi
27019 Germanton, NC 4,032 6.3 mi
27050 Tobaccoville, NC 3,893 6.7 mi
27040 Pfafftown, NC 10,893 10.7 mi
27041 Pilot Mountain, NC 7,554 10.6 mi
27016 Danbury, NC 1,936 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stokes County

27052 standard
Walnut Cove, NC
Pop: 10,624
27043 standard
Pinnacle, NC
Pop: 6,615
27019 standard
Germanton, NC
Pop: 4,032
27053 standard
Westfield, NC
Pop: 3,007
27046 standard
Sandy Ridge, NC
Pop: 2,024
27016 standard
Danbury, NC
Pop: 1,936

Related Areas

Stokes County King, NC North Carolina

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.

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