27019 ZIP Code — Germanton, NC

Stokes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27019 is located in Germanton, North Carolina, within Stokes County. It covers approximately 35.74 square miles and serves a population of 3,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27019

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 $172,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,596. 52% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% 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 27019 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,391

population

35.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Germanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27052 Walnut Cove (4 mi) 27045 Rural Hall (4.7 mi) 27098 Rural Hall (4.7 mi) 27094 Rural Hall (4.7 mi) 27099 Rural Hall (4.7 mi) 27021 King (6.1 mi) 27051 Walkertown (8.6 mi) 27105 Winston Salem (8.7 mi) 27050 Tobaccoville (9.4 mi) 27009 Belews Creek (10 mi) 27016 Danbury (10.7 mi) 27042 Pine Hall (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,391
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	35.74 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.2912
Longitude	-80.2381
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	38.5%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,391

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$51,596

Median household income

$30,814

Per capita income

$172,900

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,488

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

106

20–24

166

25–34

152

123

35–44

112

175

45–54

160

240

55–59

219

145

60–64

133

384

65–74

351

168

75–84

153

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	11.6%
18 and over	2,999	88.4%
65 and over	1,117	32.9%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,281	95.5%
Black or African American	46	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	43	1.3%
Other race	34	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.6%
Two or more races	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$51,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 31.7%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,900
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	81.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	956	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	41	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	315	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	354	21.2%
Households with children under 18	188	11.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	829	49.8%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	9.4%
Married	68.4%	62.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	3.0%	16.5%
Divorced	12.3%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	10.0%
Kindergarten	80	21.6%
Elementary school	115	31.0%
High school	49	13.2%
College / grad school	90	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Professional & management 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Construction 10.7%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 5.8%

Retail trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	26.1%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 70.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,239	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,349	98.8%
Born in same state	3,338	98.4%
Born in different state	2,592	76.4%
Foreign born	11	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.2%
Not a US citizen	42	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	790	23.3%
Arab	567	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	441	13%
English	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27019

What city is ZIP code 27019 in?

ZIP code 27019 is primarily assigned to Germanton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27019 in?

ZIP code 27019 falls within Stokes County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27019 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27019 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27019 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 27019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27019 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 27019 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27019?

17% of residents in ZIP code 27019 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27019 in?

ZIP code 27019 observes the EST timezone.