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Elkin, NC
Town in Surry County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28621.
Population
4,043
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
1
Elkin and its ZIP codes
Elkin at a glance
- Elkin is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,740, 16% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,900 (21% below North Carolina) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for Elkin, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkin, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,740
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$226,900
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (578), Irish Americans (408), German Americans (271).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Surry County. PPP loans are for Elkin.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,491
28,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$473M
FY 2026, $6,623 per person
How people get to work
Elkin, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkin, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkin, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Elkin
1 in or overlapping Elkin. Population shown
Cities near Elkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JonesvilleTown | 2.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.6 |
| RondaTown | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| BoonvilleTown | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| DobsonTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| YadkinvilleTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| HaysCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| FairplainsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| North WilkesboroTown | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| LowgapCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MulberryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| East BendTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| ToastCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| WilkesboroTown | 20 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkin, NC in?
- Elkin is in Surry County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Elkin, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elkin include 28621.
- What is the population of Elkin, NC?
- About 4,043 people live in Elkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkin?
- Nearby places include Jonesville (2.2 mi), Pleasant Hill (2.5 mi), Ronda (6.1 mi), Boonville (8.1 mi), Dobson (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023