PlainZIP

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
$65,621
Median income
$196,500
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Linwood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,239. Poverty here runs at 9.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $196,500 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $938 monthly, and 74.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27299, plus 4 more within Davidson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27299?

35.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$33,239

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27299 ranks nationally

Linwood, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,621 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,071

Total Housing Units

1,848

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$196,500

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27299 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27299 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28159 Spencer, NC 3,108 4.7 mi
28039 East Spencer, NC 116 5.7 mi
28144 Salisbury, NC 24,734 5.4 mi
28146 Salisbury, NC 27,614 9.1 mi
27295 Lexington, NC 37,211 9.0 mi
28072 Granite Quarry, NC 1,357 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

27360 standard
Thomasville, NC
Pop: 46,084
27292 standard
Lexington, NC
Pop: 39,787
27295 standard
Lexington, NC
Pop: 37,211
27239 standard
Denton, NC
Pop: 9,079

Related Areas

Davidson County Linwood, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.