Linwood, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27299
Davidson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,190
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,621
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linwood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27299 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 27299 (Linwood, NC) fell -22.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.7 in 2023 to 194.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27299 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linwood, Davidson County, North Carolina, home to 5,190 residents across 71.3 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27299 reports a modest median household income of $65,621 (5% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,239. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,500 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $938; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Davidson County, so 27299 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 27299
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linwood, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27299.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 27299, Linwood, 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
5,190
Population
71.3
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27299?
35.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$65,621
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,239
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27299 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Linwood, 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)
$65,621 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,071housing units
2,071
Total Housing Units
1,848
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,500
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$938
Median Rent
1989
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
-22.9%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27299 have decreased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -12.2% | 124 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 136 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 159 |
| 2023 | +59.2% | 253 |
| 2024 | -22.9% | 195 |
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 44 business establishments in ZIP 27299, employing approximately 1,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,398,000.
44
Businesses
1,153
Employees
$67.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.8% |
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 27299 vs 28159 →
ZIP 27299 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27295
Lexington (27295)
37,211 residents
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
27,614 residents
- 28144
Salisbury (28144)
24,734 residents
- 27299 5,190
Linwood (27299)
5,190 residents
- 28159 3,108
Spencer (28159)
3,108 residents
- 28072 1,357
Granite Quarry (28072)
1,357 residents
- 28039 116
East Spencer (28039)
116 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27299 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27299 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28072
Granite Quarry (28072)
$93,125 median income
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
$69,279 median income
- 27299
Linwood (27299)
$65,621 median income
- 27295
Lexington (27295)
$63,961 median income
- 28159
Spencer (28159)
$63,036 median income
- 28144
Salisbury (28144)
$52,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27299 ranks #3 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 27299, 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 (5,190 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 27299 in?
ZIP code 27299 (Linwood) 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 27299?
ZIP code 27299 in Linwood, NC has a population of 5,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27299?
The median household income in ZIP 27299 is $65,621, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27299?
The median home value in ZIP 27299 is $196,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27299?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27299 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27299?
ZIP code 27299 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 1,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27299?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27299 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27299?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27299 decreased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 27299?
In ZIP code 27299, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 27299?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27299 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27299?
In ZIP code 27299, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27299?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27299 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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