27017 ZIP Code
Dobson, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27017 |
| City/Town: | Dobson |
| County: | Surry |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,271 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,602 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,390 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,001 |
| Median Home Value: | $133,700 |
| Land Area: | 108.4 sq miles
280.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3820, -80.7562 |
Population Information (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,271 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,382 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,889 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 504 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 763 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 519 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 832 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 555 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,164 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,311 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,312 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 569 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 461 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 702 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 440 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 139 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $133,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $683 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,001 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,289 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 712 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,520 | 76.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 769 | 23.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,098 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 696 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 484 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,887 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,165 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 825 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 694 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 347 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,602 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,762 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,356 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,390 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,469 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,226 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 223 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,855 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,355 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 672 | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 199 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,172 | 77.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 309 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 102 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 788 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 870 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,535 | 16.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,117 | 22.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,794 | 19.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 49 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 271 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27017 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 238 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 116 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 362 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 318 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 369 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 513 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 421 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 700 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 98 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 154 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27017 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,453 | 81.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 448 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 113 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 173 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27017 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 199 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 635 | 15.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 820 | 19.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 39 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 429 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 172 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 98 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 229 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,128 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 150 | 3.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 90 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 189 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,486 | 80.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,863 | 52.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,525 | 38.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,394 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27017 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,392 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,139 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 648 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 304 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 55 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 707 | 21.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27017 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,281 | 57.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 63 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 44 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 120 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 58 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 34 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,397 | 34.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27017 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 297 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 376 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,083 | 27.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 605 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 699 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 533 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 208 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 74 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 119 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27017 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 342 | 8.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,154 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,985 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 398 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 97 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27017 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 156 | 4.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 317 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,311 | 70.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 297 | 9.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 168 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27017 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 109 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 855 | 26.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 921 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,404 | 42.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27017 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 555 | 22.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 262 | 10.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 630 | 25.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 346 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 427 | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 242 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 26 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,111 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $319 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $683 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,289 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,609 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 575 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 460 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 906 | 27.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,153 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 908 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27017 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,528 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,337 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,802 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 74 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 260 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,117 | 31.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27017 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,368 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 60 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 217 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 980 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 589 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 522 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,978 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 216 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,880 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,360 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 95 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 836 | 61.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 429 | 31.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27017 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,989 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,048 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 518 | 49.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 530 | 50.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 263 | 25.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,198 | 88.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 164 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,073 | 654.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,073 | 654.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,073 | 654.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 17 | 10.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 948 | 578.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27017 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,767 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,848 | 78.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,919 | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,754 | 20.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 118 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27017 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,289 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,985 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Dobson, NC27017