27048 ZIP Code — Stoneville, NC

Rockingham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27048 is located in Stoneville, North Carolina, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 83.30 square miles and serves a population of 8,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27048

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,395. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,324

population

83.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stoneville	Acceptable
Stoneville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27027 Mayodan (4.1 mi) 27025 Madison (7.1 mi) 27288 Eden (9.5 mi) 24148 Ridgeway (9.7 mi) 27046 Sandy Ridge (10.5 mi) 27042 Pine Hall (11.7 mi) 24165 Spencer (12.3 mi) 27357 Stokesdale (13.9 mi) 27358 Summerfield (16.3 mi) 24082 Critz (16.5 mi) 27320 Reidsville (16.9 mi) 27022 Lawsonville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,324
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	83.30 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.4635
Longitude	-79.9079
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	44.1%	55.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,324

Population

100

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$57,395

Median household income

$29,545

Per capita income

$141,500

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

3,211

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

255

182

5–9

201

216

10–14

237

218

15–19

239

198

20–24

218

502

25–34

552

419

35–44

461

644

45–54

707

293

55–59

323

229

60–64

251

528

65–74

581

249

75–84

273

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,566	18.8%
18 and over	6,758	81.2%
65 and over	1,746	21.0%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Black or African American 11.1%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,851	80.2%
Black or African American	946	11.1%
Two or more races	344	4%
Hispanic or Latino	222	2.6%
Other race	140	1.6%
Asian	26	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	55.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$57,395

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,500
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	72.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,915	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	169	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	589	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	767	22.3%
Households with children under 18	1,034	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,298	37.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	22.3%
Married	56.9%	55.2%
Separated	1.2%	3.8%
Widowed	5.8%	10.0%
Divorced	10.8%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	4.5%
Kindergarten	59	3.8%
Elementary school	691	44.2%
High school	360	23.0%
College / grad school	385	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	377	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,836	94.1%
Spanish	159	2.0%
Other Indo-European	149	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,051	96.7%
Born in same state	8,007	96.2%
Born in different state	6,089	73.1%
Foreign born	44	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	273	3.3%
Not a US citizen	67	24.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,166	14%
Arab	956	11.5%
Italian	782	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	0.4%
English	18	0.2%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27048

What city is ZIP code 27048 in?

ZIP code 27048 is primarily assigned to Stoneville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27048 in?

ZIP code 27048 falls within Rockingham County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27048 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 27048 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27048 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 27048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27048?

The median home value in ZIP code 27048 is $141,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 27048?

ZIP code 27048 has an estimated population of 8,324 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27048 in?

ZIP code 27048 observes the EST timezone.