City

Danbury, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stokes County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,858Population
💰$54,920Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$159,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 2.5%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate569 (41%)
Some College121 (8.7%)
Associates452 (32.5%)
Bachelors98 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree143 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 32.5%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates32.5%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,920 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$159,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,131
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Danbury, NC

Danbury is a city in North Carolina, located in Stokes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,858 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Danbury is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,920 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Danbury is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Danbury is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.56%).

Danbury, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Danbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27016 1,858 $54,920 $159,600 0.5% 17.4% 86.8%