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White Plains, NC
Census-designated place in Surry County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27030.
Population
795
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
198
ZIP codes
1
White Plains and its ZIP codes
White Plains at a glance
- The median household income is $44,242, 39% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,700 (20% below North Carolina) and median rent is $548 a month.
Local data for White Plains, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Plains, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,242
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$231,700
Median rent
$548/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
54.7
Average commute
40.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Italian Americans (78), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Surry County. PPP loans are for White Plains.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,491
28,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$473M
FY 2026, $6,623 per person
PPP loans
$65.2M
632 loans, 8,330 jobs reported
How people get to work
White Plains, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Plains, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Plains, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in White Plains
1 in or overlapping White Plains. Population shown
Cities near White Plains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ToastCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount AiryCity | 4.8 mi | 11.7 |
| Flat RockCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.6 |
| DobsonTown | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| Cana, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.9 |
| Pilot MountainTown | 10 mi | 2 |
| LowgapCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| BoonvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Fancy Gap, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| ElkinTown | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| East BendTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| JonesvilleTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| KingCity | 19 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Plains, NC in?
- White Plains is in Surry County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in White Plains, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White Plains include 27030.
- What is the population of White Plains, NC?
- About 795 people live in White Plains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Plains?
- Nearby places include Toast (3.8 mi), Mount Airy (4.8 mi), Flat Rock (5.4 mi), Dobson (5.7 mi), Cana, VA (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023