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Welcome, NC
Census-designated place in Davidson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27374.
Population
3,521
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
378
ZIP codes
1
Welcome and its ZIP codes
Welcome at a glance
- Welcome is 71% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,353 a year, 12% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,800 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Welcome, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Welcome, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,353
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (521), Irish Americans (224), Scottish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davidson County. PPP loans are for Welcome.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,845
46,241 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
PPP loans
$9.6M
10 loans, 575 jobs reported
How people get to work
Welcome, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Welcome, 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° / 28°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Welcome, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Welcome
1 in or overlapping Welcome. Population shown
Cities near Welcome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayTown | 4.9 mi | 7.8 |
| LexingtonCity | 7 mi | 19.2 |
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 7.2 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 9.1 mi | 16.9 |
| WallburgTown | 9.3 mi | 5.6 |
| TyroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.8 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 11 mi | 12 |
| Bermuda RunTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 14 mi | 133.7 |
| TrinityCity | 14 mi | 16.9 |
| High PointCity | 15 mi | 57.4 |
| KernersvilleTown | 16 mi | 19.1 |
| ArchdaleCity | 16 mi | 9 |
| LewisvilleTown | 17 mi | 14.5 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Welcome, NC in?
- Welcome is in Davidson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Welcome, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Welcome include 27374.
- What is the population of Welcome, NC?
- About 3,521 people live in Welcome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Welcome?
- Nearby places include Midway (4.9 mi), Lexington (7 mi), Yadkin College (7.3 mi), Advance (8.7 mi), Thomasville (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023