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Cooleemee, NC
Town in Davie County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27014.
Population
988
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,313
ZIP codes
1
Cooleemee and its ZIP codes
Cooleemee at a glance
- Cooleemee is about 6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,750 a year, 35% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,600 (50% below North Carolina) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Cooleemee, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cooleemee, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,750
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (130), Irish Americans (125), Scottish Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davie County. PPP loans are for Cooleemee.
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
$272K
10 loans, 32 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cooleemee, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.7%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cooleemee, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cooleemee, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Cooleemee
1 in or overlapping Cooleemee. Population shown
Cities near Cooleemee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MocksvilleTown | 5.7 mi | 7.9 |
| ClevelandTown | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| TyroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.8 |
| SpencerTown | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| SalisburyCity | 11 mi | 23.1 |
| East SpencerTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Bermuda RunTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| HarmonyTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| FaithTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| LexingtonCity | 16 mi | 19.2 |
| China GroveTown | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 18 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cooleemee, NC in?
- Cooleemee is in Davie County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Cooleemee, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cooleemee include 27014.
- What is the population of Cooleemee, NC?
- About 988 people live in Cooleemee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cooleemee?
- Nearby places include Mocksville (5.7 mi), Cleveland (8.8 mi), Tyro (11 mi), Spencer (11 mi), Yadkin College (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023