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Thomasville, NC
City in Davidson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27360.
Population
27,321
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,619
ZIP codes
1
Thomasville and its ZIP codes
Thomasville at a glance
- Thomasville is about 7.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $60,935 a year, 16% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,300 (38% below North Carolina) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Thomasville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomasville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,935
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$179,300
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,588), German Americans (2,460), Irish Americans (2,153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davidson County. PPP loans are for Thomasville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,845
46,241 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.11B
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
How people get to work
Thomasville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomasville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
564
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
216
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomasville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Thomasville
1 in or overlapping Thomasville. Population shown
Cities near Thomasville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrinityCity | 5.3 mi | 16.9 |
| ArchdaleCity | 7.8 mi | 9 |
| WallburgTown | 8.5 mi | 5.6 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 9.3 |
| MidwayTown | 9.4 mi | 7.8 |
| High PointCity | 9.5 mi | 57.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 11 mi | 19.2 |
| JamestownTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| KernersvilleTown | 15 mi | 19.1 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| TyroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.8 |
| DentonTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| RandlemanCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| AsheboroCity | 17 mi | 19.5 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 18 mi | 133.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomasville, NC in?
- Thomasville is in Davidson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Thomasville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Thomasville include 27360.
- What is the population of Thomasville, NC?
- About 27,321 people live in Thomasville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomasville?
- Nearby places include Trinity (5.3 mi), Archdale (7.8 mi), Wallburg (8.5 mi), Welcome (9.1 mi), Midway (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023