ZIP Code 27053 Demographics & Data

Westfield, NC (ZIP Code 27053) Insights

North Carolina

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 27053

The ZIP Code 27053 is associated with Westfield, NC in Surry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,233. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 15.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,718. Median househould income is at $47,174, with an estimated 5% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 27053 is approximately 54.0 years, and 26.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 27053

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27053 is 3,233.

Westfield, NC

The 27053 ZIP Code is associated with Westfield, NC in Surry County.

Area Codes associated with 27053

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27053 include 336.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27053

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 6:57 pm
Sunrise in 27053 7:21 am
Sunrise in 27053 6:57 pm

Weather forecast for 27053

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 27053

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 27053 Moderate

Internet in 27053

An estimated 81.0% of households in ZIP Code 27053 have a computer, while about 71.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27053

The gender split in ZIP Code 27053 is an estimated 52.1% male and approximately 47.9% female.

Health Insurance in 27053

Approximately 9.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27053 (Westfield, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27053

The median household income in ZIP Code 27053 is $47,174, while the region's mean household income is $53,280. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,718. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27053 of $23,718 is approximately 22.95% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.8% of the population in 27053 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 21.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 27053 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27053

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 24.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27053

In ZIP Code 27053, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 15.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.6% in this Surry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27053

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 42.6%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 14.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate or professional degree 3.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27053

Residents of ZIP Code 27053 are older than average. The median age of 54.0 years in ZIP Code 27053 is approximately 41.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.8% of the population in 27053 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 27053 residents are aged under 5 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27053

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.1%
5 to 9 years 3.9%
10 to 14 years 4.1%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 4.3%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 13.5%
55 to 59 years 17.8%
60 to 64 years 8.7%
65 to 74 years 13.8%
75 to 84 years 6.3%
85 years and over 1.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27053

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27053, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 27053 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27053 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.0%), followed by Black or African American (3.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27053

Industry Percent
White 96.0%
Black or African American 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27053 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27053

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27053 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27053 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27053 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27053

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27053

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27053

In ZIP Code 27053, 98.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Surry County region.

Language Spoken in 27053

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.4%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27053

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27053, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Surry County region.

Age of Housing in 27053

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 9.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27053

In 27053, 60.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.6 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27053 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 27053 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27053

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.1%
Construction 13.3%
Manufacturing 16.0%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Retail trade 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.5%
Information 2.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 1.1%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 8.9%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27053 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27053 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes electricity rates in 27053 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27053

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27053 11.41¢/kWh 8.87¢/kWh 8.93¢/kWh
North Carolina 13.92¢/kWh 10.46¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27053

Month ZIP Code 27053 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.37 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.95 3 6.31
Mar 5.33 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.68 5.13 7.3
May 5.62 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.52 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.43 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.47 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.22 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.87 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.23 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes solar power levels in 27053 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 27053 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27053, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 27053 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Surry County region was communication tactics.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 27053

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Debt collection 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 27053

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Communication tactics 1
Other features, terms, or problems 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 27053. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.