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Surry County
Dobson, NC
27017
27017 ZIP Code — Dobson, NC
Surry County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27017 is located in
Dobson ,
North Carolina ,
within Surry County .
It covers approximately 108.39 square miles and serves a population of
9,271 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 336 .
About ZIP code 27017
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 $133,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,602. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27017 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
9,271
Population density
86 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
171
Geography
Land area
108.39 sq mi
Water area
1.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.3753
Longitude
-80.8045
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
336
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.7%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.7%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$60,602
Median household income
$133,700
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,273 24.5% 18 and over 6,998 75.5% 65 and over 1,281 13.8% Median age 37.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 7,172 66.4% Hispanic or Latino 1,535 14.2% Two or more races 870 8.1% Other race 788 7.3% Black or African American 309 2.9% Asian 102 0.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 30 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.7%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.7%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.2% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 15.6% $75k–$100k 12.8% $100k–$150k 21.3% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $60,602
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,700 Median rent / month $683 Owner occupied 76.6% Renter occupied 23.4% Vacant 17.8% Single-family detached 57.0% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 34.9% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 7.4% 2000–2009 9.4% 1990–1999 27.1% 1980–1989 15.1% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 13.3% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 3.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 8.5% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 49.6% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 26.0% 2 vehicles 28.0% 3 or more 42.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.7% Electricity 70.3% Propane / LP gas 9.6% Fuel oil 9.0% Wood 5.1% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,609 48.9% Cohabiting couple 314 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 460 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 906 27.5% Households with children under 18 1,153 35.1% Households with seniors (65+) 908 27.6% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.9% 28.2% Married 51.1% 44.2% Separated 1.6% 1.9% Widowed 2.1% 9.0% Divorced 7.4% 16.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.4%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 60 2.5% Kindergarten 217 9.2% Elementary school 980 41.4% High school 589 24.9% College / grad school 522 22.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Professional & management
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Public administration
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.2% Service 18.4% Sales & office 17.4% Natural resources & construction 16.2% Production & transportation 20.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.4% Government 15.9% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.3% Carpool 10.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 4.1% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 26.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
34.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.6% Retirement income 19.7% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 21.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 33.8% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 16.8% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 22.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 58.1% Cholesterol screening 87.9% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 216 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 15.3% Under 18 4.2% 18–64 years 15.5% 65 and over 35.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.8% Public insurance 39.7% No insurance 15.7% Uninsured under 19 6.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,767 94.6% Spanish 1,016 11.6% Other Indo-European 918 10.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 98 1.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,198 88.4% Born in same state 8,034 86.7% Born in different state 6,432 69.4% Foreign born 164 1.8% Naturalized citizen 1,073 11.6% Not a US citizen 194 18.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,933 20.8% French 728 7.9% Italian 391 4.2% English 23 0.2%
Ancestry Count % German 22 0.2% Norwegian 15 0.2% Polish 4 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.5% Internet access 90.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27017
What city is ZIP code 27017 in?
ZIP code 27017 is primarily assigned to Dobson, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27017 in?
ZIP code 27017 falls within Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27017?
The median home value in ZIP code 27017 is $133,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 27017?
ZIP code 27017 has an estimated population of 9,271 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27017?
The median household income in ZIP code 27017 is $60,602, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27017 in?
ZIP code 27017 observes the EST timezone.
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