County

Stokes County, NC

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥42,967Population
💰$61,194Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$193,730Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 4%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic4.0%
Black3.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma264 (0.9%)
HS Graduate10,320 (34.8%)
Some College5,072 (17.1%)
Associates4,321 (14.6%)
Bachelors3,814 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree5,896 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College17.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,194 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$193,729 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units20,077
Vacant Units1,779

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Stokes County, NC

Stokes County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 42,967 residents. With a median age of 46.77, it is a mature county.

Stokes County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,193 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Stokes County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $193,729 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $822. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stokes County are primarily White (89.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Stokes County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 8 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 Stokes County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27016 Danbury 1,858 $54,920 $159,600 0.5% 17.4%
27019 Germanton 2,946 $54,609 $186,500 $779 4.7% 31.1%
27021 King 17,029 $61,736 $203,600 $912 5.1% 36.1%
27022 Lawsonville 1,187 $41,645 $144,300 $809 1.4% 31.8%
27042 Pine Hall 178 $104,038 $136,800 0.0% 23.1%
27043 Pinnacle 6,885 $75,513 $211,600 $834 2.1% 40.5%
27046 Sandy Ridge 2,285 $49,632 $185,600 $573 5.5% 23.0%
27052 Walnut Cove 10,599 $57,913 $182,500 $737 6.0% 27.7%