27055 ZIP Code — Yadkinville, NC

Yadkin County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27055 is located in Yadkinville, North Carolina, within Yadkin County. It covers approximately 111.25 square miles and serves a population of 14,997 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27055

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,921. 44% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,997

population

111.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yadkinville	Acceptable
Yadkinville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27011 Boonville (6.7 mi) 27018 East Bend (7.7 mi) 27020 Hamptonville (10.3 mi) 27023 Lewisville (11.2 mi) 28642 Jonesville (12 mi) 28634 Harmony (13.3 mi) 27047 Siloam (13.6 mi) 27040 Pfafftown (14.7 mi) 27050 Tobaccoville (15.7 mi) 27028 Mocksville (16 mi) 28660 Olin (16.4 mi) 27006 Advance (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,997
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	111.25 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	36.1233
Longitude	-80.6371
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	49.7%	51.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

14,997

Population

135

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$61,921

Median household income

$32,927

Per capita income

$174,300

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

4,976

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

485

Under 5

467

431

5–9

416

476

10–14

459

446

15–19

429

401

20–24

386

1,007

25–34

970

765

35–44

737

979

45–54

943

475

55–59

458

558

60–64

537

916

65–74

883

475

75–84

457

225

85+

216

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,281	21.9%
18 and over	11,716	78.1%
65 and over	3,172	21.2%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Other race 4.8%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	12,302	72.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,881	11.1%
Two or more races	1,250	7.4%
Other race	818	4.8%
Black or African American	467	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	160	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	51.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$61,921

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,300
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	77.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	9.4%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,981	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	249	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	789	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,453	26.6%
Households with children under 18	1,497	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,133	39.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	20.3%
Married	54.8%	50.1%
Separated	1.7%	2.3%
Widowed	3.6%	11.8%
Divorced	8.5%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	4.8%
Kindergarten	187	6.3%
Elementary school	1,432	48.4%
High school	637	21.5%
College / grad school	557	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 16.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	733	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,045	93.7%
Spanish	922	6.6%
Other Indo-European	903	6.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,731	91.6%
Born in same state	13,627	90.9%
Born in different state	11,182	74.6%
Foreign born	104	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,266	8.4%
Not a US citizen	193	15.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,275	15.2%
Arab	1,686	11.2%
Italian	822	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	0.4%
Norwegian	22	0.1%
Polish	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27055

What city is ZIP code 27055 in?

ZIP code 27055 is primarily assigned to Yadkinville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27055 in?

ZIP code 27055 falls within Yadkin County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27055?

13% 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 27055 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27055?

The median home value in ZIP code 27055 is $174,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 27055?

ZIP code 27055 has an estimated population of 14,997 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27055 in?

ZIP code 27055 observes the EST timezone.