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ZIP Code 27021
King, NC, Stokes County
Population
17,106
Land area
53.7sq mi
People per sq mi
318
City
King
ZIP 27021 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27021 at a glance
- ZIP 27021 (King) is 44% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,552, 12% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,600 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27021
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27021, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,552
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$219,600
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
27.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
344
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,310
$118M annual payroll
PPP loans
$13.71M
268 loans
Campaign donations
$19.03K
23% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27021, 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° / 28°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27021, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 27021
ZIP codes near 27021
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27019Germanton | 4.9 mi | 35.7 |
| 27045Rural Hall | 6.4 mi | 23.4 |
| 27050King | 7.2 mi | 25 |
| 27052Walnut Cove | 9.8 mi | 99 |
| 27016Danbury | 9.9 mi | 44.7 |
| 27053Pilot Mountain | 9.9 mi | 69.6 |
| 27041Pilot Mountain | 11 mi | 60.3 |
| 27043Pilot Mountain | 11 mi | 68.4 |
| 27040Lewisville | 12 mi | 26.4 |
| 27106Winston-Salem | 12 mi | 28.5 |
| 27105Winston-Salem | 12 mi | 33.7 |
| 27022Danbury | 13 mi | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27021?
- ZIP code 27021 is in King, NC (Stokes County).
- What county is ZIP code 27021 in?
- ZIP code 27021 is mostly in Stokes County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27021?
- About 17,106 people live in the 27021 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.