27024 ZIP Code — Lowgap, NC

Surry County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27024 is located in Lowgap, North Carolina, within Surry County. It covers approximately 43.62 square miles and serves a population of 2,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27024

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 $175,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 27024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,243

population

43.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lowgap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24351 Lambsburg (5.8 mi) 28623 Ennice (8.1 mi) 27017 Dobson (9.8 mi) 24317 Cana (10.4 mi) 28683 Thurmond (10.7 mi) 28627 Glade Valley (11.2 mi) 24328 Fancy Gap (11.9 mi) 27030 Mount Airy (12 mi) 24333 Galax (12.4 mi) 28676 State Road (12.8 mi) 28621 Elkin (13.7 mi) 28668 Roaring Gap (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,243
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	43.62 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.5167
Longitude	-80.8240
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	52.5%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,243

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$59,083

Median household income

$42,974

Per capita income

$175,400

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,221

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

243

45–54

203

55–59

117

60–64

343

65–74

286

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	11.9%
18 and over	1,977	88.1%
65 and over	696	31.0%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,108	92.3%
Two or more races	124	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.8%
Black or African American	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$59,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 30.2%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,400
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	30.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	18.1%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	594	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	212	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	234	22.5%
Households with children under 18	192	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	445	42.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	18.4%
Married	54.5%	60.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.0%
Widowed	2.0%	10.8%
Divorced	11.2%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 23.3%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.6%
Kindergarten	25	8.2%
Elementary school	93	30.6%
High school	82	27.0%
College / grad school	93	30.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.0%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Professional & management 10.8%

Construction 8.8%

Retail trade 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.1%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	253	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.8%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	27.8%
65 and over	57.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,181	97.2%
Spanish	27	1.2%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,237	99.7%
Born in same state	2,211	98.6%
Born in different state	1,761	78.5%
Foreign born	26	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	446	19.9%
French	213	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27024

What city is ZIP code 27024 in?

ZIP code 27024 is primarily assigned to Lowgap, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27024 in?

ZIP code 27024 falls within Surry County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27024 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 27024 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27024 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27024 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 27024 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27024?

22% of residents in ZIP code 27024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27024 in?

ZIP code 27024 observes the EST timezone.