27028 ZIP Code — Mocksville, NC

Davie County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27028 is located in Mocksville, North Carolina, within Davie County. It covers approximately 192.80 square miles and serves a population of 26,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27028

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,298. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27028 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,025

population

192.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mocksville	Acceptable
Mocksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27054 Woodleaf (8.1 mi) 27006 Advance (8.6 mi) 27013 Cleveland (11.6 mi) 28634 Harmony (11.7 mi) 27012 Clemmons (13.8 mi) 27295 Lexington (14 mi) 28147 Salisbury (14.1 mi) 27299 Linwood (14.3 mi) 28144 Salisbury (14.8 mi) 28144 Salisbury (14.8 mi) 27023 Lewisville (15.6 mi) 27055 Yadkinville (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,025
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	192.80 sq mi
Water area	1.77 sq mi
Latitude	35.8970
Longitude	-80.5795
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	46.3%	40.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	32.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	22.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

26,025

Population

135

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$58,298

Median household income

$30,075

Per capita income

$185,700

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

9,178

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

642

Under 5

647

780

5–9

788

865

10–14

873

675

15–19

681

784

20–24

792

1,638

25–34

1,653

1,456

35–44

1,470

1,583

45–54

1,598

895

55–59

904

1,105

60–64

1,116

1,430

65–74

1,443

879

75–84

887

220

85+

221

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,447	20.9%
18 and over	20,578	79.1%
65 and over	5,080	19.5%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Black or African American 4.3%

Other race 3.1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,550	77.2%
Two or more races	2,266	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,876	6.7%
Black or African American	1,211	4.3%
Other race	876	3.1%
Asian	93	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	40.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	32.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	22.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$58,298

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,700
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	75.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,180	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	546	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,542	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,457	25.3%
Households with children under 18	2,748	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,498	36.0%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	21.5%
Married	54.7%	49.8%
Separated	1.7%	2.1%
Widowed	4.7%	12.8%
Divorced	10.1%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	295	5.6%
Kindergarten	391	7.4%
Elementary school	2,591	49.1%
High school	1,163	22.0%
College / grad school	837	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.7%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,577	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,736	95.0%
Spanish	718	2.9%
Other Indo-European	704	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,619	94.6%
Born in same state	24,156	92.8%
Born in different state	17,299	66.5%
Foreign born	463	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,406	5.4%
Not a US citizen	487	34.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,247	12.5%
Arab	2,467	9.5%
Italian	2,127	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	436	1.7%
German	81	0.3%
Polish	45	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27028

What city is ZIP code 27028 in?

ZIP code 27028 is primarily assigned to Mocksville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27028 in?

ZIP code 27028 falls within Davie County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27028?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27028 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 27028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27028?

The median home value in ZIP code 27028 is $185,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 27028?

ZIP code 27028 has an estimated population of 26,025 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27028 in?

ZIP code 27028 observes the EST timezone.