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ZIP Code 27047
Smithtown, NC, Surry County
Population
1,247
Land area
20.5sq mi
People per sq mi
61
City
Smithtown
ZIP 27047 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27047 at a glance
- ZIP 27047 (Smithtown) is 72% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,146, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,500 (26% below North Carolina) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27047
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27047, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,146
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$214,500
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
30.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
9
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
105
$5.96M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.65M
17 loans
Campaign donations
$1,300
0% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27047, 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
87° / 25°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27047, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes near 27047
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27043Pilot Mountain | 3.2 mi | 68.4 |
| 27007White Plains | 4.9 mi | 20.6 |
| 27041Pilot Mountain | 7.3 mi | 60.3 |
| 27018East Bend | 9 mi | 82.3 |
| 27017Dobson | 9.7 mi | 108.4 |
| 27011Boonville | 9.8 mi | 51.4 |
| 27030White Plains | 11 mi | 170.4 |
| 27050King | 11 mi | 25 |
| 28621Elkin | 12 mi | 67.7 |
| 27021King | 14 mi | 53.7 |
| 27055Yadkinville | 14 mi | 111.2 |
| 27040Lewisville | 14 mi | 26.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27047?
- ZIP code 27047 is in Smithtown, NC (Surry County).
- What county is ZIP code 27047 in?
- ZIP code 27047 is mostly in Surry County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27047?
- About 1,247 people live in the 27047 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.