27053 ZIP Code — Westfield, NC

Surry County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27053 is located in Westfield, North Carolina, within Surry County. It covers approximately 69.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27053

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 $184,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,141) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27053 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,025

population

69.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westfield	Acceptable
Westfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27041 Pilot Mountain (6.8 mi) 27016 Danbury (8.4 mi) 27022 Lawsonville (9.1 mi) 27021 King (9.4 mi) 27043 Pinnacle (9.5 mi) 24076 Claudville (11.2 mi) 24053 Ararat (13.5 mi) 27019 Germanton (13.7 mi) 27007 Ararat (14 mi) 27030 Mount Airy (14.1 mi) 27052 Walnut Cove (14.2 mi) 27046 Sandy Ridge (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,025
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	69.56 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	36.4607
Longitude	-80.3667
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	48.6%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,025

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$63,141

Median household income

$44,349

Per capita income

$184,600

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

1,522

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

112

20–24

25–34

200

35–44

169

145

45–54

123

301

55–59

254

106

60–64

273

65–74

231

118

75–84

100

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	14.5%
18 and over	2,585	85.5%
65 and over	818	27.0%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Black or African American 4.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,821	93.2%
Black or African American	125	4.1%
Two or more races	47	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$63,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,600
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.5%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	20.5%
Wood	14.1%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	682	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	156	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	346	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	253	17.6%
Households with children under 18	263	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	633	44.1%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	17.0%
Married	48.4%	57.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.2%
Widowed	12.2%	3.9%
Divorced	10.1%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.3%
Kindergarten	85	16.2%
Elementary school	155	29.5%
High school	119	22.6%
College / grad school	155	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Construction 23.1%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Public administration 7.7%

Retail trade 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,944	97.3%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,018	99.8%
Born in same state	3,018	99.8%
Born in different state	2,256	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	883	29.2%
Arab	418	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	395	13.1%
English	41	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27053

What city is ZIP code 27053 in?

ZIP code 27053 is primarily assigned to Westfield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27053 in?

ZIP code 27053 falls within Stokes County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27053 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 27053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27053 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 27053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27053 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 27053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27053 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 27053 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27053 in?

ZIP code 27053 observes the EST timezone.