27018 ZIP Code — East Bend, NC

Yadkin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27018 is located in East Bend, North Carolina, within Yadkin County. It covers approximately 82.27 square miles and serves a population of 7,701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27018

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 $193,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,543) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 29 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,701

population

82.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27055 Yadkinville (7.7 mi) 27050 Tobaccoville (8.2 mi) 27023 Lewisville (8.7 mi) 27040 Pfafftown (8.8 mi) 27047 Siloam (8.8 mi) 27011 Boonville (9.2 mi) 27043 Pinnacle (11.1 mi) 27106 Winston Salem (11.9 mi) 27007 Ararat (13.1 mi) 27104 Winston Salem (13.3 mi) 27045 Rural Hall (13.5 mi) 27098 Rural Hall (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,701
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	82.27 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	36.1945
Longitude	-80.5301
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	47.8%	51.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,701

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$64,543

Median household income

$33,973

Per capita income

$193,200

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,988

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

183

Under 5

181

285

5–9

282

270

10–14

267

167

15–19

165

337

20–24

333

334

25–34

329

443

35–44

437

533

45–54

525

398

55–59

392

228

60–64

225

411

65–74

405

222

75–84

219

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,674	21.7%
18 and over	6,027	78.3%
65 and over	1,387	18.0%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,252	90.8%
Hispanic or Latino	285	3.6%
Two or more races	252	3.2%
Other race	168	2.1%
Black or African American	29	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	51.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$64,543

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,200
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	74.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	15.0%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,810	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	214	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	457	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	464	15.8%
Households with children under 18	1,020	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,000	34.0%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	18.1%
Married	59.5%	60.0%
Separated	4.0%	0.3%
Widowed	1.6%	7.6%
Divorced	7.5%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	7.5%
Kindergarten	219	11.8%
Elementary school	752	40.6%
High school	264	14.3%
College / grad school	478	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Construction 17.4%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Professional & management 15.3%

Retail trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	558	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,337	95.3%
Spanish	94	1.3%
Other Indo-European	93	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,605	98.8%
Born in same state	7,575	98.4%
Born in different state	5,704	74.1%
Foreign born	30	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	96	1.2%
Not a US citizen	11	11.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	984	12.8%
Italian	904	11.7%
French	686	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	103	1.3%
Polish	31	0.4%
German	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27018

What city is ZIP code 27018 in?

ZIP code 27018 is primarily assigned to East Bend, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27018 in?

ZIP code 27018 falls within Yadkin County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27018 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 27018 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27018 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 27018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27018 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 27018 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27018?

The median home value in ZIP code 27018 is $193,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 27018 in?

ZIP code 27018 observes the EST timezone.