27052 ZIP Code
Walnut Cove, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27052 |
| City/Town: | Walnut Cove |
| County: | Stokes |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,726 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,324 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,898 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,537 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,300 |
| Land Area: | 99.0 sq miles
256.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3208, -80.1505 |
Population Information (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,726 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,347 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,379 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 594 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 543 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 647 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 794 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 805 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,062 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 865 | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,873 | 17.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 896 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 641 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 952 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 765 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 289 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $784 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,537 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,149 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 388 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,082 | 74.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,067 | 25.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,343 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 484 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 605 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,054 | 41.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,409 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 721 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 812 | 11.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 258 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,324 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,447 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,403 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,898 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,839 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,543 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 292 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,853 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,722 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 573 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 248 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,122 | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,152 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 27 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 402 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 108 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 466 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 347 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27052 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 97 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 224 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 469 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 299 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 800 | 19.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 828 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 581 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 617 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 176 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 58 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27052 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,797 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 533 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 185 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27052 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 320 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,004 | 22.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 72 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 583 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 222 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 124 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 307 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 913 | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 346 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 389 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 187 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,394 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,703 | 62.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,582 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,233 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27052 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,894 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,550 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,188 | 28.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 265 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 571 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27052 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,845 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 12 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 66 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 94 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 136 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 16 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,362 | 30.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27052 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 238 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 648 | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,067 | 23.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 661 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 774 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 502 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 243 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 96 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 308 | 6.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27052 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 16 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 163 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 927 | 20.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,047 | 67.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 345 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 39 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27052 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 161 | 3.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 237 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,460 | 83.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 101 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 153 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27052 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 233 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 784 | 18.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,666 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,466 | 35.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27052 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 233 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 437 | 14.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 672 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 679 | 22.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 728 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 203 | 6.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 102 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,114 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $382 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $784 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,149 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,280 | 55.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 721 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 537 | 12.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,116 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,340 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,315 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27052 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,344 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,182 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,395 | 55.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 226 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 438 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 990 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27052 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,208 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 135 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 10.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 766 | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 693 | 31.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 385 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,356 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 679 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,627 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,276 | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 321 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,311 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 644 | 28.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27052 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,359 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,349 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 489 | 36.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 860 | 63.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 30 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,560 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 53 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 166 | 313.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 166 | 313.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 166 | 313.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 35 | 66.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 113 | 213.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27052 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,132 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,795 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 337 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 289 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27052 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,149 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,788 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Walnut Cove, NC27052