Stoneville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27048
Rockingham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,609
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,015
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stoneville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27048 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 27048 (Stoneville, NC) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.5 in 2023 to 215.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27048 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stoneville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, home to 8,609 residents across 214.7 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27048 reports a modest median household income of $60,015 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,105. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,700 (35% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 27048 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 27048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stoneville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27048.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 27048, Stoneville, 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
8,609
Population
214.7
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27048?
46.4
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
2.6%
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?
$60,015
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,105
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27048 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stoneville, 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)
$60,015 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
3,632housing units
3,632
Total Housing Units
3,413
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$841
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27048 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.9% | 143 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 163 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 187 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 203 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 215 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 27048, employing approximately 1,413 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,688,000.
96
Businesses
1,413
Employees
$56.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.2% |
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 27048 vs 27027 →
ZIP 27048 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27025
Madison (27025)
11,138 residents
- 27048
Stoneville (27048)
8,609 residents
- 24148
Ridgeway (24148)
8,013 residents
- 27027 4,385
Mayodan (27027)
4,385 residents
- 24165 1,613
Spencer (24165)
1,613 residents
- 27042 834
Pine Hall (27042)
834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27048 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27048
Stoneville (27048)
$60,015 median income
- 24148
Ridgeway (24148)
$59,428 median income
- 27025
Madison (27025)
$56,682 median income
- 24165
Spencer (24165)
$49,250 median income
- 27042
Pine Hall (27042)
$46,510 median income
- 27027
Mayodan (27027)
$45,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27048 ranks the highest of 6 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 27048, 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 (8,609 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 27048 in?
ZIP code 27048 (Stoneville) is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27048?
ZIP code 27048 in Stoneville, NC has a population of 8,609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27048?
The median household income in ZIP 27048 is $60,015, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27048?
The median home value in ZIP 27048 is $167,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27048 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27048?
ZIP code 27048 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 1,413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27048 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27048 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 27048?
In ZIP code 27048, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 27048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27048 is 31.9 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 27048?
In ZIP code 27048, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27048 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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