ZIP Code 27007 - Ararat North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27007 is located in Ararat North Carolina. Portions of 27007 are also in Eldora Township and Rockford Township and Long Hill Township. 27007 is entirely within Surry County. Regionally, 27007 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area.
ZIP Code 27007 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ararat |
| Primary County | Surry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,187 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27007 Demographics
27007 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27007 is White. The current unemployment level in 27007 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,187 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.23% |
| Population Density | 105 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 744 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,324 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $371,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.57% |
27007 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,062 | 81.57% |
| Black | 12 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 454 | 17.96% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27007 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 76 | 6.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 146 | 11.58% |
| High School Diploma | 360 | 28.55% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 87 | 6.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 241 | 19.11% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 18.56% |
| Masters Degree | 90 | 7.14% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 1.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
27007 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.38439178, -80.59035492 |
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| Region | Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Mount Airy, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 21 Square Miles |
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27007 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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