City

King, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stokes County  ·  North Carolina

👥17,029Population
💰$61,736Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$203,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma84 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,587 (29.8%)
Some College2,177 (18.1%)
Associates1,852 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,396 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,958 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College18.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,736 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$203,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units7,926
Vacant Units629

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About King, NC

King is a city in North Carolina, located in Stokes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,029 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, King is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,736 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in King is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of King is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in King
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27021 17,029 $61,736 $203,600 $912 5.1% 36.1% 71.7%