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Stokes, NC
Census-designated place in Pitt County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27884.
Population
210
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
1
Stokes and its ZIP codes
Stokes at a glance
- Stokes is 79% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Stokes, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Stokes.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
PPP loans
$822K
24 loans, 117 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Stokes, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,428
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stokes, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Stokes
1 in or overlapping Stokes. Population shown
Cities near Stokes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParmeleTown | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Bear GrassTown | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BethelTown | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| SimpsonVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 38.3 |
| EverettsTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| GrimeslandTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| ConetoeTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HassellTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FalklandTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WilliamstonTown | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| WintervilleTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| HamiltonTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WashingtonCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stokes, NC in?
- Stokes is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Stokes, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stokes include 27884.
- What is the population of Stokes, NC?
- About 210 people live in Stokes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stokes?
- Nearby places include Parmele (7.6 mi), Robersonville (7.7 mi), Bear Grass (8.6 mi), Bethel (8.9 mi), Simpson (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023