27014 ZIP Code — Cooleemee, NC

Davie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27014 is located in Cooleemee, North Carolina, within Davie County. It covers approximately 0.62 square miles and serves a population of 803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27014

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $52,250. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 27014 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

803

population

0.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27014 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27014

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27014. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cooleemee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	803
Population density	1,295 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	0.62 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.8120
Longitude	-80.5543
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	40.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	22.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

803

Population

1,295

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$52,250

Median household income

$27,681

Per capita income

$131,000

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	26.3%
18 and over	592	73.7%
65 and over	138	17.2%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Two or more races 16.8%

Black or African American 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	552	66.8%
Two or more races	139	16.8%
Black or African American	79	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.8%
Other race	23	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	40.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	22.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$52,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,000
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	61.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.4%
Electricity	45.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	8.7%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	36.7%
Cohabiting couple	21	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	80	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	96	30.9%
Households with children under 18	112	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	33.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	33.1%
Married	43.4%	39.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	8.8%	13.5%
Divorced	8.1%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.5%
Kindergarten	3	1.3%
Elementary school	120	52.2%
High school	39	17.0%
College / grad school	60	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 6.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Professional & management 2.8%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 16.1%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	32.2%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	744	92.7%
Spanish	25	3.4%
Other Indo-European	16	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	782	97.4%
Born in same state	773	96.3%
Born in different state	576	71.7%
Foreign born	9	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.6%
Not a US citizen	7	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	13.3%
French	94	11.7%
Arab	14	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	7	0.9%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	92.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27014

What city is ZIP code 27014 in?

ZIP code 27014 is primarily assigned to Cooleemee, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27014 in?

ZIP code 27014 falls within Davie County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27014 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 27014 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27014?

The median home value in ZIP code 27014 is $131,000.

Does ZIP code 27014 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 27014 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27014?

ZIP code 27014 has an estimated population of 803 residents, with a density of 1,289 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27014 in?

ZIP code 27014 observes the EST timezone.