Walnut Cove, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27052
Stokes County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,624
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,024
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut Cove pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27052 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 27052 (Walnut Cove, NC) rose +21.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.2 in 2023 to 202.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walnut Cove, Stokes County, North Carolina, home to 10,624 residents across 271.7 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27052 reports a modest median household income of $59,024 (15% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,244. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $186,700 (28% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $699; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stokes County, so 27052 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 27052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut Cove, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27052.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 27052, Walnut Cove, 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
10,624
Population
271.7
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27052?
44.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$59,024
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,244
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27052 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Walnut Cove, 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)
$59,024 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
4,403housing units
4,403
Total Housing Units
4,150
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,700
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$699
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
+21.9%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27052 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 123 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 139 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 163 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 166 |
| 2024 | +21.9% | 203 |
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 147 business establishments in ZIP 27052, employing approximately 1,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,636,000.
147
Businesses
1,183
Employees
$36.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 25 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 27052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27052
Walnut Cove (27052)
10,624 residents
- 27045
Rural Hall (27045)
8,536 residents
- 27051
Walkertown (27051)
7,369 residents
- 27019 4,032
Germanton (27019)
4,032 residents
- 27009 2,647
Belews Creek (27009)
2,647 residents
- 27016 1,936
Danbury (27016)
1,936 residents
- 27042 834
Pine Hall (27042)
834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27052 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27009
Belews Creek (27009)
$76,469 median income
- 27051
Walkertown (27051)
$74,804 median income
- 27045
Rural Hall (27045)
$71,086 median income
- 27019
Germanton (27019)
$59,176 median income
- 27052
Walnut Cove (27052)
$59,024 median income
- 27016
Danbury (27016)
$57,273 median income
- 27042
Pine Hall (27042)
$46,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27052 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 27052, 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 (10,624 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 27052 in?
ZIP code 27052 (Walnut Cove) 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 27052?
ZIP code 27052 in Walnut Cove, NC has a population of 10,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27052?
The median household income in ZIP 27052 is $59,024, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27052?
The median home value in ZIP 27052 is $186,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27052 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27052?
ZIP code 27052 has 147 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 27052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27052 are: Retail trade (28), Construction (25), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27052 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 27052?
In ZIP code 27052, 62.6% 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 27052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27052 is 34.7 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 27052?
In ZIP code 27052, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27052 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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