Denton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27239
Davidson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,079
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,630
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27239 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 27239 (Denton, NC) fell -5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.4 in 2023 to 199.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27239 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denton, Davidson County, North Carolina, home to 9,079 residents across 391.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27239 reports a modest median household income of $63,630 (8% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,841. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $204,400 (21% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Davidson County, so 27239 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 27239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27239.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 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 27239, Denton, 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
9,079
Population
391.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27239?
49.7
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$63,630
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$38,841
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27239 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Denton, 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)
$63,630 48th percentile higher than 48% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,719housing units
3,719
Total Housing Units
3,385
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,400
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$865
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
-5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27239 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 137 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 176 |
| 2023 | +19.4% | 210 |
| 2024 | -5.2% | 199 |
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 164 business establishments in ZIP 27239, employing approximately 1,717 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,160,000.
164
Businesses
1,717
Employees
$68.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 20.7% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.8% |
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 27239 vs 27292 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27292 | Lexington, NC | 39,787 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27239, 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 (9,079 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 27239 in?
ZIP code 27239 (Denton) is located in Davidson County, North Carolina. Davidson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davidson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27239?
ZIP code 27239 in Denton, NC has a population of 9,079 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27239?
The median household income in ZIP 27239 is $63,630, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27239?
The median home value in ZIP 27239 is $204,400, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27239 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27239?
ZIP code 27239 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,717 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27239 are: Retail trade (34), Manufacturing (24), Construction (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27239 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 27239?
In ZIP code 27239, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 27239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27239 is 29.9 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 27239?
In ZIP code 27239, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27239 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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