City

Walnut Cove, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stokes County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,599Population
💰$57,913Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$182,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 8.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black8.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,887 (42.9%)
Some College1,059 (15.7%)
Associates848 (12.6%)
Bachelors695 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,173 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College15.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,913 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$182,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units4,447
Vacant Units336

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Walnut Cove, NC

Walnut Cove is a city in North Carolina, located in Stokes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,599 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Walnut Cove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,913 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut Cove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut Cove is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut Cove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27052 10,599 $57,913 $182,500 $737 6.0% 27.7% 78.2%