King
City in Stokes County, North Carolina
King is a city in Stokes County, North Carolina, with 7,197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tobaccoville, 3.4 miles S.
- 7,197residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 1,108 / sq mipopulation density
- 27021ZIP code
About King
King is a city in Stokes and Forsyth counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,096 at the 2020 census. King is part of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area, located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Winston-Salem.
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Living in King
- Median household income
- $57,817
- Median home value
- $238,200
- Median rent
- $895/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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King had 7,197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,108 per sq mi (428 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
King at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Stokes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,197 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.50 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2747° N, 80.3566° W |
| ZIP code | 27021 |
| Official website | ci.king.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3735760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near King
- Tobaccoville3.4 mi S
- Pinnacle5.0 mi NW
- Rural Hall5.0 mi SE
- Bethania6.7 mi S
- Germanton6.8 mi E
- East Bend9.4 mi SW
- Pilot Mountain10.0 mi NW
- Walnut Cove12.1 mi E
- Smithtown12.1 mi W
- Lewisville12.3 mi S
- Danbury12.4 mi NE
- Winston-Salem13.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about King
What county is King in?
King is in Stokes County, North Carolina.
What is the population of King, NC?
7,197 people lived in King at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of King, NC?
The ZIP code of King is 27021.
What is the elevation of King?
1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near King?
Tobaccoville (3.4 mi), Pinnacle (5.0 mi), Rural Hall (5.0 mi), Bethania (6.7 mi), Germanton (6.8 mi).
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