Stokesdale, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27357
Rockingham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,894
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,287
- Median income Near-median income area
- $295,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stokesdale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27357 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 27357 (Stokesdale, NC) rose +21.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.8 in 2023 to 223.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27357 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stokesdale, Rockingham County, North Carolina, home to 7,894 residents across 109.8 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27357 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,287 (9% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,009. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $295,000 (14% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $866; 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 27357 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 27357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stokesdale, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27357.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 27357, Stokesdale, 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
7,894
Population
109.8
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27357?
44.4
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.7%
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?
$75,287
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$41,009
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27357 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stokesdale, 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)
$75,287 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
4,057housing units
4,057
Total Housing Units
3,857
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,000
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$866
Median Rent
1997
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
+21.0%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27357 have increased 21.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 140 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 154 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 191 |
| 2023 | -3.0% | 185 |
| 2024 | +21.0% | 224 |
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 199 business establishments in ZIP 27357, employing approximately 1,379 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,781,000.
199
Businesses
1,379
Employees
$61.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 27.6% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 27357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
51,136 residents
- 27358 14,075
Summerfield (27358)
14,075 residents
- 27025 11,138
Madison (27025)
11,138 residents
- 27357 7,894
Stokesdale (27357)
7,894 residents
- 27310 6,710
Oak Ridge (27310)
6,710 residents
- 27009 2,647
Belews Creek (27009)
2,647 residents
- 27042 834
Pine Hall (27042)
834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27357 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27310
Oak Ridge (27310)
$165,898 median income
- 27358
Summerfield (27358)
$138,717 median income
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
$82,461 median income
- 27009
Belews Creek (27009)
$76,469 median income
- 27357
Stokesdale (27357)
$75,287 median income
- 27025 $56,682
Madison (27025)
$56,682 median income
- 27042 $46,510
Pine Hall (27042)
$46,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27357 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 27357, 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 (7,894 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 27357 in?
ZIP code 27357 (Stokesdale) is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27357?
ZIP code 27357 in Stokesdale, NC has a population of 7,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27357?
The median household income in ZIP 27357 is $75,287, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27357?
The median home value in ZIP 27357 is $295,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27357 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27357?
ZIP code 27357 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 1,379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27357 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27357?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27357 increased by 21.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 27357?
In ZIP code 27357, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 27357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27357 is 25.8 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 27357?
In ZIP code 27357, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27357 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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