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Advance, NC
Census-designated place in Davie County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27006.
Population
1,408
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
1
Advance and its ZIP codes
Advance at a glance
- The median household income is $115,391, 59% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $434,400 (50% above North Carolina) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Advance, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Advance, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,391
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$434,400
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
47.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (284), German Americans (239), Vietnamese Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davie County. PPP loans are for Advance.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,170
14,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$343M
FY 2026, $8,026 per person
PPP loans
$21.1M
325 loans, 2,901 jobs reported
How people get to work
Advance, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Advance, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Advance, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Advance
1 in or overlapping Advance. Population shown
Cities near Advance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda RunTown | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 6.1 mi | 12 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 9.3 |
| MocksvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 7.9 |
| MidwayTown | 10 mi | 7.8 |
| TyroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.8 |
| LewisvilleTown | 11 mi | 14.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 12 mi | 19.2 |
| CooleemeeTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 14 mi | 133.7 |
| WallburgTown | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| BethaniaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SpencerTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 18 mi | 16.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Advance, NC in?
- Advance is in Davie County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Advance, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Advance include 27006.
- What is the population of Advance, NC?
- About 1,408 people live in Advance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Advance?
- Nearby places include Bermuda Run (4.1 mi), Yadkin College (5 mi), Clemmons (6.1 mi), Farmington (8.5 mi), Welcome (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023