27022 ZIP Code — Lawsonville, NC

Stokes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27022 is located in Lawsonville, North Carolina, within Stokes County. It covers approximately 33.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27022

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 $122,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,881. 35% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27022 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,081

population

33.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawsonville	Acceptable
Lawsonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27016 Danbury (4.1 mi) 27046 Sandy Ridge (6.6 mi) 27053 Westfield (9.1 mi) 24082 Critz (9.3 mi) 24165 Spencer (9.9 mi) 27052 Walnut Cove (12.6 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (12.8 mi) 27027 Mayodan (13.4 mi) 24171 Stuart (13.4 mi) 27042 Pine Hall (14.1 mi) 27021 King (14.1 mi) 27019 Germanton (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,081
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	33.04 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.5033
Longitude	-80.2114
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	66.5%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,081

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$34,881

Median household income

$25,679

Per capita income

$122,600

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

565

Housing units

11.7%

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

112

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	12.1%
18 and over	950	87.9%
65 and over	291	26.9%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,076	99.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.5%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 16.9%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.9%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$34,881

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,600
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	54.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	7.7%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	110	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	89	19.0%
Households with children under 18	94	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	48.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	15.2%
Married	54.0%	66.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	8.8%
Divorced	17.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	10.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	56.5%
High school	11	10.2%
College / grad school	25	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Construction 19.6%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,022	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,065	98.5%
Born in same state	1,065	98.5%
Born in different state	692	64.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.5%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	217	20.1%
Arab	152	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	6.8%
English	31	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	66.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27022

What city is ZIP code 27022 in?

ZIP code 27022 is primarily assigned to Lawsonville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27022 in?

ZIP code 27022 falls within Stokes County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27022 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 27022 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27022?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27022?

17% of residents in ZIP code 27022 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27022?

The median home value in ZIP code 27022 is $122,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 27022 in?

ZIP code 27022 observes the EST timezone.