Yadkinville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27055
Yadkin County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,200
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,970
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yadkinville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27055 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 27055 (Yadkinville, NC) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.9 in 2023 to 214.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yadkinville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, home to 14,200 residents across 277.3 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27055 reports a modest median household income of $65,970 (5% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,960. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,900 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 79.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Yadkin County, so 27055 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 27055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yadkinville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27055.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 27055, Yadkinville, 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
14,200
Population
277.3
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27055?
42.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
8.5%
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?
$65,970
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,960
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27055 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Yadkinville, 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)
$65,970 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
6,134housing units
6,134
Total Housing Units
5,230
Occupied Units
904
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1986
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27055 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 137 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 150 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 183 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 195 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 214 |
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 322 business establishments in ZIP 27055, employing approximately 4,432 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,412,000.
322
Businesses
4,432
Employees
$190.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
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 27055 vs 27011 →
ZIP 27055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27055
Yadkinville (27055)
14,200 residents
- 27018
East Bend (27018)
7,655 residents
- 27011 5,497
Boonville (27011)
5,497 residents
- 28634 5,225
Harmony (28634)
5,225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27018
East Bend (27018)
$73,438 median income
- 27055
Yadkinville (27055)
$65,970 median income
- 27011
Boonville (27011)
$65,698 median income
- 28634
Harmony (28634)
$60,426 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27055 ranks #2 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 27055, 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 (14,200 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 27055 in?
ZIP code 27055 (Yadkinville) is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina. Yadkin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yadkin-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27055?
ZIP code 27055 in Yadkinville, NC has a population of 14,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27055?
The median household income in ZIP 27055 is $65,970, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27055?
The median home value in ZIP 27055 is $198,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27055 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27055?
ZIP code 27055 has 322 business establishments employing approximately 4,432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27055 are: Construction (50), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27055 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 27055?
In ZIP code 27055, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 27055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27055 is 26.2 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 27055?
In ZIP code 27055, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27055 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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