27299 ZIP Code — Linwood, NC

Davidson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27299 is located in Linwood, North Carolina, within Davidson County. It covers approximately 27.49 square miles and serves a population of 5,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27299

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,333. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 27299 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,260

population

27.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27299 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27299

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27299. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28144 Salisbury (4.6 mi) 28144 Salisbury (4.6 mi) 28159 Spencer (5.3 mi) 27295 Lexington (8.5 mi) 27294 Lexington (8.7 mi) 28146 Salisbury (9.4 mi) 28146 Salisbury (9.4 mi) 28147 Salisbury (10.6 mi) 27292 Lexington (11.1 mi) 27054 Woodleaf (12.6 mi) 27006 Advance (13 mi) 27028 Mocksville (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,260
Population density	191 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	27.49 sq mi
Water area	1.35 sq mi
Latitude	35.7606
Longitude	-80.3870
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	47.5%	51.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,260

Population

191

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$73,333

Median household income

$31,600

Per capita income

$172,700

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,757

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

172

Under 5

181

137

5–9

145

187

10–14

197

214

15–19

225

171

20–24

180

372

25–34

392

351

35–44

370

427

45–54

449

157

55–59

166

125

60–64

132

215

65–74

227

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,206	22.9%
18 and over	4,054	77.1%
65 and over	510	9.7%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,825	91.1%
Black or African American	277	5.2%
Two or more races	131	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	34	0.6%
Asian	27	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	51.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$73,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,700
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	57.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	80.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	1.5%
Solar	2.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,190	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	104	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	210	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	250	14.3%
Households with children under 18	719	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	21.7%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	22.8%
Married	56.4%	61.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	0.0%	4.1%
Divorced	10.6%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	5.4%
Kindergarten	39	3.3%
Elementary school	587	49.8%
High school	315	26.7%
College / grad school	173	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.2%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Construction 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	283	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,907	93.3%
Spanish	68	1.4%
Other Indo-European	28	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.3%
Other languages	27	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,110	97.1%
Born in same state	5,100	97.0%
Born in different state	3,755	71.4%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	150	2.9%
Not a US citizen	79	52.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	563	10.7%
Arab	412	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	307	5.8%
English	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27299

What city is ZIP code 27299 in?

ZIP code 27299 is primarily assigned to Linwood, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27299 in?

ZIP code 27299 falls within Davidson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27299?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27299 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27299 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 27299 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27299?

The median home value in ZIP code 27299 is $172,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 27299?

ZIP code 27299 has an estimated population of 5,260 residents, with a density of 191 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27299 in?

ZIP code 27299 observes the EST timezone.