City

Sandy Ridge, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stokes County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,285Population
💰$49,632Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂52.7Median Age
🏠$185,600Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 0.4%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
11%
45–64
37%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
HS Graduate929 (56.9%)
Some College161 (9.9%)
Associates166 (10.2%)
Bachelors280 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree96 (5.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.9%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
HS Grad56.9%
Some College9.9%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,632 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$185,600 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$573/mo
Total Housing Units1,190
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Sandy Ridge, NC

Sandy Ridge is a city in North Carolina, located in Stokes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,285 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.7 years.

Economically, Sandy Ridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,632 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sandy Ridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $573 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandy Ridge is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandy Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27046 2,285 $49,632 $185,600 $573 5.5% 23.0% 81.0%