Mocksville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27028
Davie County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,839
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,137
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mocksville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27028 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 27028 (Mocksville, NC) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.8 in 2023 to 210.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27028 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mocksville, Davie County, North Carolina, with 25,839 residents across 498.8 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27028 reports a modest median household income of $69,137 (0% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,626. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,700 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $830; 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Davie County, so 27028 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 27028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mocksville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27028.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 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 27028, Mocksville, 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
25,839
Population
498.8
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27028?
43.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
5.6%
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?
$69,137
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$34,626
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27028 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Mocksville, 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)
$69,137 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
11,197housing units
11,197
Total Housing Units
9,995
Occupied Units
1,202
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1990
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27028 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 138 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 156 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 185 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 204 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 210 |
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 545 business establishments in ZIP 27028, employing approximately 7,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,887,000.
545
Businesses
7,869
Employees
$341.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 86 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
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 27028 vs 27014 →
ZIP 27028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27028
Mocksville (27028)
25,839 residents
- 27006
Advance (27006)
14,150 residents
- 27054 2,567
Woodleaf (27054)
2,567 residents
- 27014 840
Cooleemee (27014)
840 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27028 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27006
Advance (27006)
$96,580 median income
- 27054
Woodleaf (27054)
$92,560 median income
- 27028
Mocksville (27028)
$69,137 median income
- 27014
Cooleemee (27014)
$44,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27028 ranks #3 of 4 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 27028, 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 (25,839 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 27028 in?
ZIP code 27028 (Mocksville) is located in Davie County, North Carolina. Davie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davie-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27028?
ZIP code 27028 in Mocksville, NC has a population of 25,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27028?
The median household income in ZIP 27028 is $69,137, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27028?
The median home value in ZIP 27028 is $225,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27028 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27028?
ZIP code 27028 has 545 business establishments employing approximately 7,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27028 are: Retail trade (92), Construction (86), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27028?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27028 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 27028?
In ZIP code 27028, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 27028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27028 is 26.3 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 27028?
In ZIP code 27028, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27028 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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