28621 ZIP Code
Elkin, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28621 |
| City/Town: | Elkin |
| County: | Surry |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,751 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,493 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,806 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,726 |
| Median Home Value: | $142,200 |
| Land Area: | 67.7 sq miles
175.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2756, -80.7857 |
Population Information (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,751 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,871 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,880 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 339 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 456 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 673 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 502 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 517 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,491 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,236 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,270 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,025 | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 486 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,009 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 375 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 372 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $142,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $801 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,726 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,101 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 625 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,837 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,264 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,264 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 458 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 780 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,223 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,735 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 881 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 914 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 273 | 3.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,493 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,820 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,758 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,806 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,126 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,848 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 278 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,926 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,060 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 552 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 236 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,564 | 87.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 358 | 3.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 84 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 345 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 328 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 460 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,298 | 13.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 972 | 10.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 208 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28621 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 261 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 276 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 518 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 408 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 476 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 731 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 707 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 481 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 127 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 116 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28621 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,717 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 765 | 15.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 40 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 239 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28621 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 151 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 401 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 911 | 18.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 163 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 976 | 20.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 40 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 76 | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 263 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 850 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 244 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 332 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 169 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 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 (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,953 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,834 | 59.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,589 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,595 | 16.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28621 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,937 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,609 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 884 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 256 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 544 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28621 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,071 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 34 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 71 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 59 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 87 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 173 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 179 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,052 | 22.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28621 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 155 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 329 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 793 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 769 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 470 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 742 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 409 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 446 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 613 | 13.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28621 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 254 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,820 | 38.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,172 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 299 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 102 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28621 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 118 | 2.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 664 | 16.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,778 | 67.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 418 | 10.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 89 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28621 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 260 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,236 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,628 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 977 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28621 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 341 | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 459 | 16.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 768 | 27.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 590 | 20.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 312 | 11.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 262 | 9.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 65 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,132 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $374 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $801 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,101 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,783 | 43.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 562 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,064 | 25.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 954 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,062 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,211 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28621 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,057 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,176 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,904 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 156 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 722 | 17.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 866 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28621 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,845 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 40 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 63 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 976 | 52.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 507 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 259 | 14.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,867 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 488 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,548 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,041 | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 322 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 989 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 730 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28621 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,038 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 663 | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 177 | 26.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 465 | 70.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 135 | 20.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,219 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 110 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 532 | 483.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 532 | 483.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 532 | 483.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 16.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 465 | 422.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28621 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,412 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,436 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 976 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 920 | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 39 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 17 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28621 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,101 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,624 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
Elkin, NC28621