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Surry County
Siloam, NC
27047
27047 ZIP Code — Siloam, NC
Surry County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27047 is located in
Siloam ,
North Carolina ,
within Surry County .
It covers approximately 20.49 square miles and serves a population of
1,307 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 336 .
About ZIP code 27047
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 $161,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,250. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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. An above-average commute of 64 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
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. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27047 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,307
Population density
64 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
171
Geography
Land area
20.49 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
36.3152
Longitude
-80.5815
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
336
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.3%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.7%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$71,250
Median household income
$161,100
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 336 25.7% 18 and over 971 74.3% 65 and over 134 10.3% Median age 32.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,307 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.3%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
12.1%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.7%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 9.2% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 20.9% $75k–$100k 21.2% $100k–$150k 16.0% $150k–$200k 7.7% Median income $71,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.0% Renter occupied 7.0% Vacant 5.9% Single-family detached 76.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 8.1% 2000–2009 4.0% 1990–1999 23.1% 1980–1989 15.5% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 18.9% 1950–1959 5.3% 1940–1949 7.6% 1939 or earlier 5.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.8% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 19.1% 3 bedrooms 54.7% 4 bedrooms 15.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 27.3% 3 or more 43.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 54.3% Propane / LP gas 19.1% Fuel oil 21.2% Wood 5.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 208 46.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 148 33.3% Female householder, no spouse 88 19.8% Households with children under 18 171 38.5% Households with seniors (65+) 87 19.6% Average household size 2.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.5% 19.1% Married 40.0% 60.6% Separated 5.2% 0.0% Widowed 3.8% 6.6% Divorced 5.4% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.9%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.0% Bachelor's or higher 20.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 5.5% Kindergarten 54 15.5% Elementary school 234 67.2% High school 10 2.9% College / grad school 31 8.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Professional & management
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.9%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 18.2% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 25.8% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.7% Government 20.0% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 17.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 64.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.0% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 10.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.2% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 17.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 61.7% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.2% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 9.3% 65 and over 42.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.2% Public insurance 27.5% No insurance 27.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,269 97.1% Spanish 26 2.0% Other Indo-European 26 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,194 91.4% Born in same state 1,194 91.4% Born in different state 1,038 79.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 113 8.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 304 23.3% French 280 21.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 13 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 95.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27047
What city is ZIP code 27047 in?
ZIP code 27047 is primarily assigned to Siloam, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27047 in?
ZIP code 27047 falls within Surry County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27047 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 27047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27047?
18% of residents in ZIP code 27047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27047?
The median home value in ZIP code 27047 is $161,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 27047?
ZIP code 27047 has an estimated population of 1,307 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 27047 in?
ZIP code 27047 observes the EST timezone.
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