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Forsyth County
Belews Creek, NC
27009
27009 ZIP Code — Belews Creek, NC
Forsyth County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27009 is located in
Belews Creek ,
North Carolina ,
within Forsyth County .
It covers approximately 16.51 square miles and serves a population of
3,486 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 336 .
About ZIP code 27009
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,855. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 27009 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
3,486
Population density
211 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
16.51 sq mi
Water area
0.72 sq mi
Latitude
36.2239
Longitude
-80.0800
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
336
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.0%
46.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
27.5%
30.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
28.7%
18.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
6.9%
5.4%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$95,855
Median household income
$207,300
Median home value
$1,194
Median monthly rent
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count %
Under 18 743 21.3%
18 and over 2,743 78.7%
65 and over 711 20.4%
Median age 45.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.5%
Group Count %
White 2,812 75.6%
Black or African American 317 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 235 6.3%
Two or more races 183 4.9%
Asian 92 2.5%
Other race 82 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.0%
46.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
27.5%
30.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
28.7%
18.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
6.9%
5.4%
6.0%
Range % of households
Under $10k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 5.6%
$25k–$35k 14.6%
$35k–$50k 7.0%
$50k–$75k 10.1%
$75k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 25.0%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 14.1%
Median income $95,855
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value
Median home value $207,300
Median rent / month $1,194
Owner occupied 93.5%
Renter occupied 6.5%
Vacant 8.8%
Single-family detached 64.4%
Large apartment buildings 0.0%
Mobile homes 26.4%
Median rooms 6.0
Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era %
2020 or later 0.1%
2010–2019 2.6%
2000–2009 19.0%
1990–1999 49.3%
1980–1989 11.3%
1970–1979 2.4%
1960–1969 9.9%
1950–1959 0.0%
1940–1949 2.2%
1939 or earlier 3.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units
No bedroom (studio) 3.6%
1 bedroom 0.0%
2 bedrooms 22.6%
3 bedrooms 60.4%
4 bedrooms 12.4%
5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households
No vehicle 0.0%
1 vehicle 12.2%
2 vehicles 44.5%
3 or more 43.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type %
Utility gas 1.8%
Electricity 84.4%
Propane / LP gas 9.4%
Fuel oil 3.1%
Wood 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count %
Married-couple family 929 74.9%
Cohabiting couple 47 3.8%
Male householder, no spouse 98 7.9%
Female householder, no spouse 166 13.4%
Households with children under 18 352 28.4%
Households with seniors (65+) 457 36.9%
Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female
Never married 25.1% 20.5%
Married 66.0% 64.2%
Separated 0.0% 0.0%
Widowed 1.4% 6.5%
Divorced 7.4% 8.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric %
HS diploma or higher 87.0%
Bachelor's or higher 23.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count %
Nursery / preschool 0 0.0%
Kindergarten 146 21.1%
Elementary school 200 28.9%
High school 159 23.0%
College / grad school 186 26.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.5%
Professional & management
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
Category %
Management, business & arts 35.4%
Service 20.8%
Sales & office 18.7%
Natural resources & construction 9.8%
Production & transportation 15.3%
Employment type
Type %
Private sector 86.0%
Government 5.1%
Self-employed 8.3%
Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method %
Drive alone 79.8%
Carpool 11.6%
Public transit 0.0%
Walk 0.0%
Work from home 8.5%
Other means 0.0%
Avg commute (minutes) 30.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
37.7%
Income support
Source % of households
Social Security 36.4%
Retirement income 22.2%
Supplemental Security 5.6%
Cash public assistance 0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP 8.8%
Health indicators
Condition %
Obesity 31.6%
High blood pressure 31.0%
High cholesterol 35.0%
Diabetes 9.0%
Heart disease 5.9%
Stroke 2.8%
Asthma 8.6%
Arthritis 23.9%
Kidney disease 2.6%
Pulmonary disease 6.4%
Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access %
Smoking 18.7%
Binge drinking 16.2%
No physical activity 18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5%
Depression 22.9%
Fair or poor health 11.8%
Poor mental health 14.4%
Poor physical health 9.9%
No health insurance 15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup) 78.5%
Visited dentist 68.7%
Cholesterol screening 90.4%
Teeth loss 12.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count %
Civilian veterans 172 6.3%
Disability %
Any disability 11.2%
Under 18 1.5%
18–64 years 13.7%
65 and over 14.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type %
Private insurance 65.4%
Public insurance 42.7%
No insurance 8.5%
Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count %
English only 3,269 93.8%
Spanish 56 1.7%
Other Indo-European 56 1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count %
Native born (US) 3,286 94.3%
Born in same state 3,251 93.3%
Born in different state 2,345 67.3%
Foreign born 35 1.0%
Naturalized citizen 200 5.7%
Not a US citizen 137 68.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count %
Italian 727 20.9%
French 641 18.4%
Arab 407 11.7%
Ancestry Count %
German 20 0.6%
Dutch 10 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households
Computer access 35.6%
Internet access 95.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27009
What city is ZIP code 27009 in?
ZIP code 27009 is primarily assigned to Belews Creek, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27009 in?
ZIP code 27009 falls within Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27009 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 27009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 27009 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 27009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 27009?
ZIP code 27009 has an estimated population of 3,486 residents, with a density of 211 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27009?
The median household income in ZIP code 27009 is $95,855, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27009 in?
ZIP code 27009 observes the EST timezone.
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