27239 ZIP Code — Denton, NC

Davidson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27239 is located in Denton, North Carolina, within Davidson County. It covers approximately 155.55 square miles and serves a population of 7,681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27239

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,063. 40% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 27239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,681

population

155.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Denton	Acceptable
Denton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27292 Lexington (9.8 mi) 28137 Richfield (12.8 mi) 28127 New London (13.2 mi) 27370 Trinity (13.9 mi) 27205 Asheboro (14 mi) 27371 Troy (15 mi) 28071 Gold Hill (15.3 mi) 27350 Sophia (16.2 mi) 27360 Thomasville (16.9 mi) 27294 Lexington (17 mi) 28146 Salisbury (17.6 mi) 28146 Salisbury (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,681
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	155.55 sq mi
Water area	2.96 sq mi
Latitude	35.6203
Longitude	-80.0851
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	48.0%	51.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	14.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,681

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$58,063

Median household income

$30,178

Per capita income

$151,400

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

3,036

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

132

156

5–9

140

240

10–14

215

231

15–19

208

224

20–24

201

308

25–34

277

362

35–44

325

673

45–54

604

412

55–59

370

396

60–64

356

530

65–74

476

319

75–84

286

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,403	18.3%
18 and over	6,278	81.7%
65 and over	1,705	22.2%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Asian 1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,526	98%
Asian	76	1%
Two or more races	66	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	51.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	14.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$58,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,400
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	7.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,904	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	143	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	581	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	585	18.2%
Households with children under 18	764	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,194	37.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	16.2%
Married	59.0%	63.2%
Separated	2.5%	1.9%
Widowed	3.5%	8.6%
Divorced	10.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	1.6%
Kindergarten	102	7.5%
Elementary school	569	41.9%
High school	427	31.4%
College / grad school	239	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Retail trade 14.3%

Other services 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Construction 6.6%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 44.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	410	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,403	96.4%
Spanish	122	1.6%
Other Indo-European	40	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.2%
Other languages	68	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,580	98.7%
Born in same state	7,562	98.5%
Born in different state	5,832	75.9%
Foreign born	18	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.3%
Not a US citizen	11	10.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	899	11.7%
French	749	9.8%
Italian	547	7.1%
English	76	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	0.7%
Irish	17	0.2%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27239

What city is ZIP code 27239 in?

ZIP code 27239 is primarily assigned to Denton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27239 in?

ZIP code 27239 falls within Davidson County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27239?

14% 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 27239?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27239 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27239?

The median home value in ZIP code 27239 is $151,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 27239 in?

ZIP code 27239 observes the EST timezone.