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Stokes County, NC
4 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Stokes County, North Carolina.
Population
45,139
Land area
449sq mi
People per sq mi
100
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Stokes County
Stokes County at a glance
- Stokes County is 54% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,969, 13% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,700 (32% below North Carolina) and median rent is $775 a month.
- Its largest cities are King (7,408), Walnut Cove (2,115) and Pinnacle (540).
Local data for Stokes County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stokes County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,969
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$196,700
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,035), Irish Americans (4,468), Italian Americans (1,352).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,158
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,304
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $7,727 per person
PPP loans
$21.5M
488 loans, 3,277 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$54.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stokes County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stokes County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
562
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
24
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stokes County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stokes County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stokes County, NC?
- King is the largest city or town in Stokes County, with about 7,408 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stokes County?
- Stokes County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27016, 27019, 27021, 27022, 27042.
- What is the population of Stokes County, NC?
- About 45,139 people live in Stokes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stokes County?
- Stokes County borders Guilford County, Forsyth County, Rockingham County, Surry County, Henry County, VA, Patrick County, VA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023