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ZIP Code 27017
Dobson, NC, Surry County
Population
10,085
Land area
108.4sq mi
People per sq mi
93
City
Dobson
ZIP 27017 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27017 at a glance
- ZIP 27017 (Dobson) is 58% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,329 a year, 18% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,800 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27017
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27017, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,329
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$152,800
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
24.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
164
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,450
$99.46M annual payroll
PPP loans
$10.38M
114 loans
Campaign donations
$20.55K
11% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27017, 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 ZIP 27017, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 27017
ZIP codes near 27017
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28621Elkin | 4.9 mi | 67.7 |
| 27030White Plains | 7.8 mi | 170.4 |
| 27007White Plains | 8 mi | 20.6 |
| 28676Elkin | 8.5 mi | 28.1 |
| 27047Smithtown | 9.7 mi | 20.5 |
| 28683Pleasant Hill | 10 mi | 34.6 |
| 28642Jonesville | 12 mi | 32.3 |
| 27011Boonville | 12 mi | 51.4 |
| 27043Pilot Mountain | 12 mi | 68.4 |
| 27024Lowgap | 12 mi | 43.6 |
| 27041Pilot Mountain | 13 mi | 60.3 |
| 28668Lowgap | 14 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27017?
- ZIP code 27017 is in Dobson, NC (Surry County).
- What county is ZIP code 27017 in?
- ZIP code 27017 is mostly in Surry County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27017?
- About 10,085 people live in the 27017 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.