State Road, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28676
Surry County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,483
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,833
- Median income Below-median income area
- $242,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
State Road pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28676 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28676 covers 74.1 square miles in State Road, Surry County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,483 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28676 reports a modest median household income of $60,833 (12% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,617. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $242,600 (7% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $690; 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Surry County, so 28676 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 28676
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in State Road, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28676.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 28676, State Road, 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
3,483
Population
74.1
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28676?
53.9
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$60,833
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$42,617
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28676 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
State Road, 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)
$60,833 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,556housing units
1,556
Total Housing Units
1,420
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$690
Median Rent
1977
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28676 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1.0% | 117 |
| 2019 | +3.3% | 121 |
| 2020 | +3.2% | 125 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 137 |
| 2024 | – | 192 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 28676, employing approximately 208 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,643,000.
45
Businesses
208
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 28.9% |
| Construction | 10 | 22.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
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 28676 vs 28621 →
ZIP 28676 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28621
Elkin (28621)
10,472 residents
- 27017
Dobson (27017)
9,597 residents
- 28642
Jonesville (28642)
5,745 residents
- 28676 3,483
State Road (28676)
3,483 residents
- 28669 3,146
Roaring River (28669)
3,146 residents
- 28670 2,719
Ronda (28670)
2,719 residents
- 28683 1,697
Thurmond (28683)
1,697 residents
- 28627 1,152
Glade Valley (28627)
1,152 residents
- 28668 300
Roaring Gap (28668)
300 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28676 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28676 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28676
State Road (28676)
$60,833 median income
- 27017
Dobson (27017)
$59,329 median income
- 28621
Elkin (28621)
$53,616 median income
- 28670
Ronda (28670)
$49,567 median income
- 28669
Roaring River (28669)
$47,358 median income
- 28627
Glade Valley (28627)
$46,474 median income
- 28683
Thurmond (28683)
$45,423 median income
- 28642
Jonesville (28642)
$44,543 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28676 ranks the highest of 8 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 28676, 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 (3,483 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 28676 in?
ZIP code 28676 (State Road) is located in Surry County, North Carolina. Surry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/surry-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28676?
ZIP code 28676 in State Road, NC has a population of 3,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28676?
The median household income in ZIP 28676 is $60,833, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28676?
The median home value in ZIP 28676 is $242,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28676?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28676 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28676?
ZIP code 28676 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28676?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28676 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (10), Manufacturing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28676?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28676 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 28676?
In ZIP code 28676, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28676?
In ZIP code 28676, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28676?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28676 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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