Stokes County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
44,553
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
37169
FIPS code
Stokes County ZIP code map
About Stokes County
Stokes County is located in North Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 44,553 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 47,401 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Stokes County is 37169.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 44,553 |
| 2010 population | 47,401 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37169 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Stokes County
ZIP codes for Stokes County, NC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27016 | Danbury | Stokes | View map |
| 27019 | Germanton | Stokes | View map |
| 27021 | King | Stokes | View map |
| 27022 | Lawsonville | Stokes | View map |
| 27042 | Pine Hall | Stokes | View map |
| 27043 | Pinnacle | Stokes | View map |
| 27046 | Sandy Ridge | Stokes | View map |
| 27052 | Walnut Cove | Stokes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
46,356
Population
47.0
Median age
$58,898
Median household income
$33,372
Per capita income
$171,989
Median home value
$692
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
17,651
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,055
Under 5
935
1,297
5–9
1,150
1,210
10–14
1,073
1,471
15–19
1,303
1,396
20–24
1,238
2,536
25–34
2,248
2,505
35–44
2,220
3,592
45–54
3,184
1,991
55–59
1,765
2,145
60–64
1,901
3,111
65–74
2,757
1,634
75–84
1,449
631
85+
559
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,578 | 14.6% |
| 18 and over | 37,778 | 85.4% |
| 65 and over | 10,141 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 47.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,663 | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,783 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,272 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,111 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 479 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $58,898 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,989 |
| Median rent / month | $692 |
| Owner occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter occupied | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 15.6% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 26.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 42.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.5% |
| Electricity | 67.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.1% |
| Fuel oil | 10.0% |
| Wood | 4.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,326 | 57.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 983 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,456 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,890 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,047 | 19.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,335 | 40.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.1% | 12.9% |
| Married | 57.6% | 61.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 458 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 688 | 10.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,511 | 36.7% |
| High school | 2,363 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,743 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.7%
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Construction
9.3%
Retail trade
8.2%
Public administration
7.4%
Professional & management
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.8% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.7% |
| Retirement income | 36.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,002 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 17.7% |
| 65 and over | 41.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,366 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 279 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 202 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 48 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,718 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 45,468 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 33,611 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 250 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 638 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 363 | 44.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,378 | 20.2% |
| Arab | 6,062 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 4,515 | 9.7% |
| English | 399 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 61 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 29 | 0.1% |
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.9% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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