27020 ZIP Code — Hamptonville, NC

Yadkin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27020 is located in Hamptonville, North Carolina, within Yadkin County. It covers approximately 76.13 square miles and serves a population of 5,747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27020

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 $144,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,356. 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,747

population

76.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamptonville	Acceptable
Hamptonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28689 Union Grove (7 mi) 28642 Jonesville (8 mi) 28670 Ronda (8.9 mi) 28660 Olin (9.6 mi) 27011 Boonville (10 mi) 28634 Harmony (10.2 mi) 27055 Yadkinville (10.3 mi) 28669 Roaring River (12.6 mi) 28659 North Wilkesboro (14.3 mi) 28621 Elkin (14.8 mi) 28625 Statesville (15.6 mi) 28676 State Road (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,747
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	76.13 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	36.1060
Longitude	-80.8198
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	51.5%	51.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,747

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$48,356

Median household income

$28,574

Per capita income

$144,300

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

2,279

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

122

5–9

291

10–14

261

214

15–19

193

134

20–24

120

382

25–34

342

262

35–44

235

435

45–54

391

341

55–59

306

219

60–64

197

382

65–74

343

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,311	22.8%
18 and over	4,436	77.2%
65 and over	1,050	18.3%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,507	93.1%
Hispanic or Latino	167	2.8%
Other race	153	2.6%
Black or African American	44	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.4%
Two or more races	16	0.3%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	51.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$48,356

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,300
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	75.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	7.6%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,346	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	159	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	537	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	347	14.5%
Households with children under 18	817	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	760	31.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	26.4%
Married	57.7%	55.7%
Separated	7.6%	0.3%
Widowed	3.1%	13.0%
Divorced	11.8%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	1.8%
Elementary school	457	55.5%
High school	262	31.8%
College / grad school	90	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Construction 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Retail trade 7.6%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	21.0%
Uninsured under 19	24.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,490	95.5%
Spanish	629	11.5%
Other Indo-European	211	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	418	7.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,470	95.2%
Born in same state	5,470	95.2%
Born in different state	4,436	77.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	277	4.8%
Not a US citizen	82	29.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	730	12.7%
French	676	11.8%
Italian	634	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.5%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27020

What city is ZIP code 27020 in?

ZIP code 27020 is primarily assigned to Hamptonville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27020 in?

ZIP code 27020 falls within Yadkin County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27020?

11% 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 27020?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27020?

The median home value in ZIP code 27020 is $144,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 27020?

ZIP code 27020 has an estimated population of 5,747 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27020 in?

ZIP code 27020 observes the EST timezone.