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Walnut Cove, NC
Town in Stokes County, North Carolina.
Population
2,115
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
837
ZIP codes
0
Walnut Cove and its ZIP codes
Walnut Cove at a glance
- Walnut Cove is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,815, 38% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,300 (25% below North Carolina) and median rent is $674 a month.
Local data for Walnut Cove, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut Cove, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,815
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$217,300
Median rent
$674/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (160), Irish Americans (85), Mexican Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stokes County. PPP loans are for Walnut Cove.
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
How people get to work
Walnut Cove, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut Cove, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut Cove, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Walnut Cove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GermantonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| DanburyTown | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Rural HallTown | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| WalkertownTown | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| StokesdaleTown | 10 mi | 19 |
| MadisonTown | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 12 mi | 16.7 |
| TobaccovilleVillage | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| MayodanTown | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| KingCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| BethaniaTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| KernersvilleTown | 14 mi | 19.1 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 15 mi | 133.7 |
| SummerfieldTown | 15 mi | 26.4 |
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| StonevilleTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut Cove, NC in?
- Walnut Cove is in Stokes County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Walnut Cove, NC?
- About 2,115 people live in Walnut Cove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut Cove?
- Nearby places include Germanton (6.5 mi), Danbury (8.7 mi), Rural Hall (10 mi), Walkertown (10 mi), Stokesdale (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023