27374 ZIP Code — Welcome, NC

Davidson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27374 is located in Welcome, North Carolina, within Davidson County. It covers approximately 0.64 square miles and serves a population of 260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

About ZIP code 27374

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 29% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27374 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

260

population

0.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27374 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27374

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City	Status
Welcome	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	260
Population density	406 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.9029
Longitude	-80.2573
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/743

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

260

Population

406

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

Median household income

$18,893

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

29.3%

Home ownership

37.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	27.7%
18 and over	188	72.3%
65 and over	25	9.6%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	260	100%

Household income

$10k–$15k 39.1%

$15k–$25k 31.6%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	39.1%
$15k–$25k	31.6%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	29.3%
Renter occupied	70.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	19.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	80.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	80.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.6%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	19.5%
3 or more	9.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	80.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	29.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	94	70.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	78	58.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	9.8%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	0.0%
Married	24.7%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	28.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 79.3%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.3%

Construction 33.9%

Retail trade 15.3%

Professional & management 10.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.9%
Production & transportation	40.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 37.7%

Under 18 years 63.9%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	29.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	23.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	260	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	260	100.0%
Born in same state	260	100.0%
Born in different state	234	90.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	120	46.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	12.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27374

What city is ZIP code 27374 in?

ZIP code 27374 is primarily assigned to Welcome, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27374 in?

ZIP code 27374 falls within Davidson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27374?

38% of residents in ZIP code 27374 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27374 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 27374 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 27374 have a large veteran population?

29% of civilians in ZIP code 27374 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 27374 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 27374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27374 in?

ZIP code 27374 observes the EST timezone.