County

Davidson County, NC

11 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥141,341Population
💰$60,842Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$185,623Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 9.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Black9.3%
Asian1.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma1,845 (2.1%)
HS Graduate28,016 (31.7%)
Some College15,550 (17.6%)
Associates15,501 (17.6%)
Bachelors10,229 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree17,127 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College17.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,842 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$185,623 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units62,651
Vacant Units6,297

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Davidson County, NC

Davidson County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 141,341 residents. With a median age of 42.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Davidson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,841 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Davidson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $185,623 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $852. Homeownership rates are high at 71.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Davidson County are primarily White (76.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Davidson County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Davidson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27239 Denton 8,409 $61,098 $175,400 $824 4.1% 31.8%
27292 Lexington 40,369 $54,468 $193,300 $831 4.7% 30.2%
27295 Lexington 38,521 $65,446 $191,900 $866 2.1% 32.2%
27299 Linwood 5,144 $75,433 $200,000 $951 6.6% 31.7%
27360 Thomasville 48,520 $60,898 $174,500 $853 4.5% 30.4%

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