27016 ZIP Code — Danbury, NC

Stokes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27016 is located in Danbury, North Carolina, within Stokes County. It covers approximately 44.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27016

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,524. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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 27016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,759

population

44.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danbury	Acceptable
Danbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27022 Lawsonville (4.1 mi) 27046 Sandy Ridge (7.1 mi) 27053 Westfield (8.4 mi) 27052 Walnut Cove (8.7 mi) 27021 King (10.6 mi) 27019 Germanton (10.7 mi) 27042 Pine Hall (11.4 mi) 24165 Spencer (13 mi) 24082 Critz (13.1 mi) 27027 Mayodan (13.2 mi) 27041 Pilot Mountain (14.4 mi) 27043 Pinnacle (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,759
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	44.66 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	36.4446
Longitude	-80.2166
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,759

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$50,524

Median household income

$26,635

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$1,013

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

957

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

128

35–44

113

138

45–54

122

55–59

119

60–64

105

123

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	14.2%
18 and over	1,510	85.8%
65 and over	368	20.9%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,672	93.1%
Black or African American	51	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2%
Two or more races	36	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$50,524

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 31.7%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$1,013
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	30.4%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	59.6%
4 bedrooms	0.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	74.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	10.4%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	144	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	232	28.1%
Households with children under 18	139	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	38.1%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	8.2%
Married	58.9%	59.3%
Separated	0.9%	13.8%
Widowed	0.8%	15.3%
Divorced	18.1%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 42.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	133	42.5%
High school	109	34.8%
College / grad school	51	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 31.9%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Other services 7.7%

Construction 7.2%

Retail trade 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	33.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.4%
Government	39.7%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,686	95.8%
Spanish	19	1.1%
Other Indo-European	19	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,758	99.9%
Born in same state	1,755	99.8%
Born in different state	1,274	72.4%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	300	17.1%
Arab	261	14.8%
Italian	28	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.4%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27016

What city is ZIP code 27016 in?

ZIP code 27016 is primarily assigned to Danbury, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27016 in?

ZIP code 27016 falls within Stokes County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27016 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 27016 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27016?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27016 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 27016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27016?

The median home value in ZIP code 27016 is $152,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 27016 in?

ZIP code 27016 observes the EST timezone.