Dobson
Town in Surry County, North Carolina
Dobson is a town in Surry County, North Carolina, with 1,462 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,257 ft (383 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Plains, 5.5 miles NE.
- 1,462residents (2020 Census)
- 1,257 ftelevation · 383 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 719 / sq mipopulation density
- 27017ZIP code
About Dobson
Dobson is a town and the county seat in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,396. Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina. It is also home to a significant Latino population due to the large number of farms in the area. The main crops in the area are corn, tobacco and soy beans.
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Living in Dobson
- Median household income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $173,900
- Median rent
- $528/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Dobson had 1,462 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Density | 719 per sq mi (278 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dobson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Surry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,462 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3926° N, 80.7237° W |
| ZIP code | 27017 |
| Official website | dobson-nc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3717340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dobson
- White Plains5.5 mi NE
- Toast8.7 mi NE
- Mount Airy10.0 mi NE
- Boonville11.0 mi S
- Flat Rock11.2 mi NE
- Elkin11.3 mi SW
- Lowgap12.3 mi NW
- Jonesville12.5 mi SW
- Cana, VA13.4 mi N
- Pleasant Hill13.5 mi SW
- Pilot Mountain13.9 mi E
- Smithtown14.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dobson
What county is Dobson in?
Dobson is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Dobson, NC?
1,462 people lived in Dobson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dobson, NC?
The ZIP code of Dobson is 27017.
What is the elevation of Dobson?
1,257 feet (383 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dobson?
White Plains (5.5 mi), Toast (8.7 mi), Mount Airy (10.0 mi), Boonville (11.0 mi), Flat Rock (11.2 mi).
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