27021 ZIP Code — King, NC

Stokes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27021 is located in King, North Carolina, within Stokes County. It covers approximately 53.75 square miles and serves a population of 16,678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($59,316) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 27021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,678

population

53.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
King	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27043 Pinnacle (6 mi) 27019 Germanton (6.1 mi) 27045 Rural Hall (6.3 mi) 27099 Rural Hall (6.5 mi) 27098 Rural Hall (6.5 mi) 27094 Rural Hall (6.5 mi) 27050 Tobaccoville (6.8 mi) 27052 Walnut Cove (8.9 mi) 27053 Westfield (9.4 mi) 27041 Pilot Mountain (9.6 mi) 27016 Danbury (10.6 mi) 27040 Pfafftown (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,678
Population density	310 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	53.75 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	36.3267
Longitude	-80.3380
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

16,678

Population

310

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$59,316

Median household income

$38,004

Per capita income

$180,000

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

5,969

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

312

Under 5

353

391

5–9

441

418

10–14

471

447

15–19

505

385

20–24

434

990

25–34

1,117

1,001

35–44

1,129

1,145

45–54

1,292

377

55–59

426

686

60–64

774

890

65–74

1,005

523

75–84

591

270

85+

305

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,089	18.5%
18 and over	13,589	81.5%
65 and over	3,584	21.5%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,785	91.9%
Hispanic or Latino	493	2.9%
Two or more races	454	2.6%
Black or African American	229	1.3%
Other race	194	1.1%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$59,316

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,000
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	28.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	79.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,379	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	473	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,435	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,901	26.4%
Households with children under 18	1,934	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,511	34.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	17.9%
Married	54.4%	51.6%
Separated	5.5%	3.3%
Widowed	3.4%	12.7%
Divorced	7.3%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	163	5.2%
Kindergarten	128	4.1%
Elementary school	1,352	43.4%
High school	952	30.6%
College / grad school	521	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 19.3%

Retail trade 11.8%

Other services 9.9%

Professional & management 8.4%

Construction 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,047	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,013	96.0%
Spanish	40	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.1%
Other languages	8	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,439	98.6%
Born in same state	16,314	97.8%
Born in different state	11,889	71.3%
Foreign born	125	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	239	1.4%
Not a US citizen	236	98.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,375	20.2%
Italian	1,826	10.9%
Arab	1,728	10.4%
English	240	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	0.2%
Dutch	17	0.1%
Polish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27021

What city is ZIP code 27021 in?

ZIP code 27021 is primarily assigned to King, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27021 in?

ZIP code 27021 falls within Stokes County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27021 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 27021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27021?

The median home value in ZIP code 27021 is $180,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 27021?

ZIP code 27021 has an estimated population of 16,678 residents, with a density of 310 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27021?

The median household income in ZIP code 27021 is $59,316, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27021 in?

ZIP code 27021 observes the EST timezone.