City

Germanton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stokes County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,946Population
💰$54,609Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$186,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma37 (1.5%)
HS Graduate614 (25.6%)
Some College691 (28.9%)
Associates308 (12.9%)
Bachelors215 (9%)
Graduate Degree530 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 28.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College28.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,609 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$186,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units1,594
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Germanton, NC

Germanton is a city in North Carolina, located in Stokes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,946 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Germanton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,609 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Germanton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Germanton is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Germanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27019 2,946 $54,609 $186,500 $779 4.7% 31.1% 84.3%