27021 ZIP Code
King, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27021 |
| City/Town: | King |
| County: | Stokes |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,678 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,316 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,713 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,870 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,000 |
| Land Area: | 53.7 sq miles
139.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3203, -80.3447 |
Population Information (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,678 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,833 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,845 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 665 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 832 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 889 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 952 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 819 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,107 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,130 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,437 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 803 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,460 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,895 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,114 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 575 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $886 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,870 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,188 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 682 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,287 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,901 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,521 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 257 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 737 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,973 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,670 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,445 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,632 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 807 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,316 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,656 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,447 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,713 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,112 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,710 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 402 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,929 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,265 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,074 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 371 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,785 | 94.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 229 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 194 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 454 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 493 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 695 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 374 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 267 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 209 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 224 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 733 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 496 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,222 | 17.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,474 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 983 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,011 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 382 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,665 | 86.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 400 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 41 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 89 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 292 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 52 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 545 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,488 | 19.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 285 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 911 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 277 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 103 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 278 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 649 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,668 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 503 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 764 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 187 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 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 (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,716 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,804 | 64.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,565 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,702 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,902 | 68.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,639 | 36.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,072 | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 298 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 282 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,026 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,082 | 77.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 117 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 177 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 135 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 44 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 120 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,020 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 291 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,563 | 19.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,290 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,196 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,251 | 28.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 551 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 166 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 210 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 310 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 250 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 94 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,458 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,613 | 58.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,089 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 366 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 514 | 7.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 305 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,739 | 79.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 384 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 142 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 90 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,546 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,436 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,116 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 342 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 417 | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 995 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,329 | 25.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,277 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 798 | 15.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 129 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,341 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $418 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $886 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,188 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,379 | 47.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,073 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,435 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,901 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,934 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,511 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,863 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,018 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,735 | 54.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 230 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 501 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,331 | 19.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,116 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 163 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 128 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,352 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 952 | 30.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 521 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,589 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,047 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,418 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,551 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 201 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,124 | 44.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,226 | 48.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,189 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,412 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 488 | 34.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 886 | 62.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 138 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 38 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,439 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 125 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 239 | 191.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 239 | 191.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 239 | 191.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 70 | 56.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 8.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 139 | 111.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,013 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,741 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 272 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 152 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 83 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,188 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,494 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
King, NC27021