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ZIP Code 27021 has segments in 2 Counties (Forsyth, Stokes).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,106 (100%) |
| Population Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,552 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,602 |
| Median Home Value | $219,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,056 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,417 (67.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,009 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 630 (7.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,426 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 4,585 (61.7%) |
The table below compares 27021 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7191 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 10957 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 21677 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 18021 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 20445 | 39th |
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