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Surry County
Ararat, NC
27007
27007 ZIP Code — Ararat, NC
Surry County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27007 is located in
Ararat ,
North Carolina ,
within Surry County .
It covers approximately 20.59 square miles and serves a population of
2,187 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 336 .
About ZIP code 27007
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,739. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27007 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,187
Population density
106 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
171
Geography
Land area
20.59 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
36.3769
Longitude
-80.5963
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
336
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.7%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
24.0%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
4.7%
2.7%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$85,739
Median household income
$172,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 573 26.2% 18 and over 1,614 73.8% 65 and over 446 20.4% Median age 42.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,891 79.6% Two or more races 259 10.9% Hispanic or Latino 189 8% Other race 37 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.7%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
24.0%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
4.7%
2.7%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 12.8% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 8.7% $75k–$100k 22.7% $100k–$150k 30.9% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $85,739
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $172,500 Median rent / month $788 Owner occupied 82.2% Renter occupied 17.8% Vacant 19.6% Single-family detached 71.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.5% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.1% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 25.1% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 9.9% 1960–1969 8.0% 1950–1959 13.2% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 5.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 34.5% 3 bedrooms 49.0% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 22.9% 2 vehicles 36.3% 3 or more 39.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 62.7% Propane / LP gas 16.0% Fuel oil 10.7% Wood 8.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 500 66.1% Cohabiting couple 30 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 75 9.9% Female householder, no spouse 152 20.1% Households with children under 18 330 43.6% Households with seniors (65+) 276 36.5% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.0% 23.2% Married 75.7% 66.4% Separated 1.5% 0.0% Widowed 1.5% 7.0% Divorced 4.4% 3.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.3% Bachelor's or higher 20.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 8 3.2% Elementary school 108 43.7% High school 103 41.7% College / grad school 28 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Public administration
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.0% Service 9.9% Sales & office 12.0% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 21.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.4% Government 18.0% Self-employed 11.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.1% Carpool 14.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.1% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 30.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.5% Retirement income 25.8% Supplemental Security 2.9% Cash public assistance 6.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 20.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 57.9% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 19.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 108 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 15.8% Under 18 5.8% 18–64 years 17.6% 65 and over 23.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.5% Public insurance 36.9% No insurance 15.3% Uninsured under 19 2.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,847 84.5% Spanish 200 10.8% Other Indo-European 200 10.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,908 87.2% Born in same state 1,908 87.2% Born in different state 1,484 67.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 279 12.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 413 18.9% French 235 10.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 100 4.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27007
What city is ZIP code 27007 in?
ZIP code 27007 is primarily assigned to Ararat, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27007 in?
ZIP code 27007 falls within Surry County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27007 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 27007 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27007 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 27007 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27007?
The median home value in ZIP code 27007 is $172,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 27007?
ZIP code 27007 has an estimated population of 2,187 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27007 in?
ZIP code 27007 observes the EST timezone.
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