27046 ZIP Code — Sandy Ridge, NC

Stokes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27046 is located in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, within Stokes County. It covers approximately 43.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,259. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 27046 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,295

population

43.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandy Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27022 Lawsonville (6.6 mi) 27027 Mayodan (6.8 mi) 27016 Danbury (7.1 mi) 24165 Spencer (7.7 mi) 27042 Pine Hall (9.8 mi) 24082 Critz (9.9 mi) 27025 Madison (10.4 mi) 27048 Stoneville (10.5 mi) 27052 Walnut Cove (11.8 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (14.1 mi) 27053 Westfield (15.1 mi) 27019 Germanton (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,295
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	43.16 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.4801
Longitude	-80.0962
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	54.2%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,295

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$54,259

Median household income

$29,104

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

$571

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

988

Housing units

4.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

159

5–9

124

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

35–44

229

45–54

180

55–59

170

60–64

134

282

65–74

221

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	409	17.8%
18 and over	1,886	82.2%
65 and over	656	28.6%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,219	95.4%
Two or more races	36	1.5%
Black or African American	34	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.3%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	46.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	38.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	13.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$54,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 33.4%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$571
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	23.4%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	44.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Fuel oil	25.0%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	511	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	251	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	332	30.3%
Households with children under 18	204	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	547	50.0%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.9%	3.0%
Married	50.4%	61.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	22.7%
Divorced	34.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 48.9%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	161	38.3%
Elementary school	212	50.5%
High school	9	2.1%
College / grad school	38	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.5%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Public administration 7.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 3.3%

Construction 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.9%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	39.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.9

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	46.5%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.1%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,268	98.8%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	11	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,259	98.4%
Born in same state	2,220	96.7%
Born in different state	1,557	67.8%
Foreign born	39	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.6%
Not a US citizen	25	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	423	18.4%
Arab	259	11.3%
Italian	148	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.7%
Irish	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27046

What city is ZIP code 27046 in?

ZIP code 27046 is primarily assigned to Sandy Ridge, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27046 in?

ZIP code 27046 falls within Stokes County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27046?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27046 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 27046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27046 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 27046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27046?

16% of residents in ZIP code 27046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27046 in?

ZIP code 27046 observes the EST timezone.