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City: Dobson, NC
Surry County, NC
Zip code population (2000): 8,577
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 8,535

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 27017


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Houses and condos: 3,510
Renter-occupied apartments: 753
% of renters here:  23%
State:  31%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 27017: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 85.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 100 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  0.9% ($558)
North Carolina:  1.1% ($826)

Profiles of local businesses:
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Males: 4,409  (51.4%)
Females: 4,168  (48.6%)

Zip code 27017 races chart


100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $124,408
27017:  $124,408
North Carolina:  $145,700


According to our research of public records there were 10 registered sex offenders living in 27017 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is near the state average.

Median resident age:  34.6 years
North Carolina median age:  35.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.6 people
North Carolina:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 27017, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $33,507 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $33,507
State:  $45,376

Salary/wage: $31,339 (reported on 86.2% of returns)
Here:  $31,339
State:  $39,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 139.1% for AGIs below $10k, 83.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 85.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 81.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 61.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,080 (reported on 35.7% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,080
North Carolina:  $1,515
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,581 (reported on 13.9% of returns)
Here:  $1,581
State:  $4,016
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$5,581 (reported on 9.6% of returns)
Here:  +$5,581
State:  +$11,152
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,141 (reported on 17.1% of returns)
Here:  +$6,141
State:  +$9,490
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 16.8% for AGIs below $10k, 3.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,918 (reported on 1.8% of returns)
27017:  $2,918
North Carolina:  $2,967
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Total itemized deductions: $15,881 (2% of AGI, reported on 23.9% of returns)
Here:  $15,881
State:  $19,464
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.1% for AGIs below $10k, 7.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 12.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 14.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,669 (5.2% of AGI, reported on 20.4% of returns)
Here:  $3,669
North Carolina:  $4,035

Here:  5.2% of AGI
State:  4.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,283 (reported on 65.9% of returns)
27017:  $4,283
State:  $7,257
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 3.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,902 (reported on 22.7% of returns)
Here:  $1,902
State:  $1,851
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.3% for AGIs below $10k, 5.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 72.6%
Here:  73%
State:  62%
(% for various income ranges: 66.7% for AGIs below $10k, 75.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 75.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 72.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 79.5% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,725
This zip code:  $36,725
North Carolina:  $44,670
Dobson, NC (27017) map

Nearest zip codes: 27007, 28676, 28621, 27011, 27047, 27030.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  74.1%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  3.6%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Housing units in zip code 27017 with a mortgage: 630 (87 second mortgage, 122 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 591


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,037

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $288

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  19.0%
Whole state:  14.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  8.3%
Whole state:  6.0%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.4
State:  5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.0
State:  4.3


Zip code 27017 close-up map

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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Churches in zip code 27017 include: Mount Pleasant Church (A), Bear Creek Church (B), Salem Fork Church (C), Central View Church (D), Fairview Baptist Church (E), New Hope Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Salem Fork Cemetery (1), Bear Creek Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Fairview Wildlife (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Davenport Creek (A), Cody Creek (B), Burris Creek (C), King Creek (D), Beaver Creek (E), Bear Creek (F), Horns Branch (G), Whiteoak Branch (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 123
  • 1995 to 1998: 429
  • 1990 to 1994: 387
  • 1980 to 1989: 561
  • 1970 to 1979: 729
  • 1960 to 1969: 560
  • 1950 to 1959: 308
  • 1940 to 1949: 200
  • 1939 or earlier: 203



Zip code 27017 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Dobson, NC (27017):
  • no bedroom: 10
  • 1 bedrooms: 55
  • 2 bedrooms: 729
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,426
  • 4 bedrooms: 174
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 60


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 12
  • 1 bedrooms: 186
  • 2 bedrooms: 364
  • 3 bedrooms: 172
  • 4 bedrooms: 19
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 27017 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 114
  • 1 vehicle: 523
  • 2 vehicles: 897
  • 3 vehicles: 697
  • 4 vehicles: 146
  • 5 or more vehicles: 77


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 105
  • 1 vehicle: 285
  • 2 vehicles: 309
  • 3 vehicles: 52
  • 4 vehicles: 2
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 27017 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 27017 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 27017:

  • Less than $10,000: 80
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 40
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 76
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 64
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 46
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 43
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 39
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 84
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 79
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 125
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 123
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 113
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 90
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 225
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 337
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 165
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 146
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 241
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 176
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 75
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 35
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 26
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 8
  • $1,000,000 or more: 4
 



27017 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 27017:

  • Less than $100: 39
  • $100 to $149: 16
  • $150 to $199: 13
  • $200 to $249: 42
  • $250 to $299: 88
  • $300 to $349: 66
  • $350 to $399: 87
  • $400 to $449: 49
  • $450 to $499: 47
  • $500 to $549: 54
  • No cash rent: 134
 


Zip code 27017 topographic map

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $111,936.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $153,456
  • Black or African American householders: $129,274
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $74,218
  • Some other race householders: $171,098
  • Two or more races householders: $19,010
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $121,670

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $128,432 (it was $81,800 in 2000)
27017:  $128,432
North Carolina:  $145,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $80,814 - $259,430

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $188,641
Here:  $188,641
State:  $217,106

Townhouses or other attached units: $106,796
Here:  $106,796
State:  $176,568

Mobile homes: $51,747
Here:  $51,747
State:  $45,354


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,960
  • One, attached: 30
  • Two: 18
  • 3 or 4: 73
  • 5 to 9: 95
  • 10 to 19: 15
  • 20 to 49: 34
  • 50 or more: 3
  • Mobile homes: 1,272
27017 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,018 (75%)
  • Carpooled: 785 (19%)
  • Bicycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 68 (2%)
  • Other means: 36 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 139 (3%)
 

27017 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 118
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 538
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 409
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 394
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 613
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 251
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 765
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 60
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 125
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 306
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 159
  • 90 or more minutes: 171
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 73.1%


Household type by relationship
Households: 8,414

  • In family households: 7,415 (2,072 male householders, 440 female householders)
    2,097 spouses, 2,287 children (2,048 natural, 32 adopted, 207 stepchildren), 121 grandchildren, 77 brothers or sisters, 37 parents, 214 other relatives, 70 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 999 (378 male householders (308 living alone)), 464 female householders (447 living alone)), 157 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 196 (136 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,210 2-persons, 614 3-persons, 391 4-persons, 178 5-persons, 44 6-persons, 75 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 755 1-person, 67 2-persons, 5 3-persons, 11 4-persons, 3 5-persons, 1 6-persons.

1,587 married couples with children.
364 single-parent households (123 men, 241 women).

81.7% of residents of 27017 zip code speak English at home.
16.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (32% very well, 19% well, 30% not well, 19% not at all).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (90% very well, 10% not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (53% very well, 47% not well).

Foreign born population: 1,127 (13.1%)
(14.1% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  13.1%
Whole state:  5.3%


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (93%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Honduras (2%)
  • Guatemala (1%)
  • Czechoslovakia (includes Czech Republic and Slovakia) (1%)
  • Hungary (0%)
  • Spain (0%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 395
  • 1990 to 1994: 356
  • 1985 to 1989: 154
  • 1980 to 1984: 139
  • 1975 to 1979: 37
  • 1970 to 1974: 25
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1965 to 1969: 19

White population: 7,249
Black population: 210
American Indian population: 26
Asian population: 7
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 2
Some other race population: 822
Two or more races population: 261

Zip code 27017 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 United States or American: 2262
 Other groups: 1890
 English: 695
 German: 356
 Irish: 171
 Scotch-Irish: 129
 French (except Basque): 80
 Dutch: 72
 British: 68
 Italian: 36
 Scottish: 36
 Welsh: 20
 Polish: 19
 European: 16
 Czechoslovakian: 13
 Hungarian: 13
 Russian: 10
 Norwegian: 8
 French Canadian: 6
 Subsaharan African:: 6
 African: 6
 Northern European: 3
 Swedish: 3
 Arab:: 2
 Lebanese: 2



Zip code 27017 topographic map


Median worth of mobile homes: $52,131

Zip code 27017 marital status for males
Zip code 27017 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (49%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (32%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 6066
  • Northeast: 141
  • Midwest: 125
  • South: 993
  • West: 85

63% of the 27017 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 65% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 60% lived in North Carolina.

Population in 1990: 6,092. Population change in the 1990s: +2,485 (+40.8%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 28
Here:  3.0%
North Carolina:  8.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 22
Here:  6.0%
North Carolina:  6.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 10
Here:  3.0%
North Carolina:  20.2%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SERVICES, (419 N MAIN ST in DOBSON, NC; small business)
    $0 with Air Force for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment. Signed on 2004-04-28. Completion date: 2004-06-30.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Information: Wired Telecommunications Carriers (50-99 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Utilities: Electric Power Distribution (50-99: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Child Day Care Services (20-49: 2, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (10-19: 3, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Homes for the Elderly (20-49: 2)
  • Construction: Manufacturing (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 5-9: 2)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



People in group quarters
  • 79 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 65 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 47 people in nursing homes
  • 3 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) statistics
Number of bridges: 40
Total length: 618 meters
Total costs: 3,134,000 $
Total average daily traffic: 16,810
Total average daily truck traffic: 181
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 33,820

New bridges - historical statistics

  • Built before 1900: 0
  • Built in 1900-1910: 0
  • Built in 1910-1920: 0
  • Built in 1920-1930: 0
  • Built in 1930-1940: 0
  • Built in 1940-1950: 0
  • Built in 1950-1960: 7
  • Built in 1960-1970: 20
  • Built in 1970-1980: 4
  • Built in 1980-1990: 3
  • Built in 1990-2000: 5
  • Built in 2000-2010: 1




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