| City: | Stovall, North Carolina |
| County: | Granville County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:53:21 PM |
| Population: | 313 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 919 / 984 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.4520, -78.5728 |
| Land Area: | 1.014 sq mi |
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Stovall is a small community in Granville County, North Carolina, where PO Boxes are the only mail delivery option. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 1.09 square mile territory. With 133 PO Boxes serving 141 households, 94% of residents rely exclusively on the post office for mail.
The community has 313 residents and sits along US Highway 15. Street names like Main Street, School Street, and Railroad Street preserve the character of a historic small town. Cedar Lane and nature-themed streets show residential development beyond the old town center.
Stovall's population is almost evenly split: 155 residents (49.5%) are Black and 151 (48.2%) are White. Median age is 42.2 years. Most households own their homes (93 of 141), and the median home value is $156,300. Median household income stands at $48,958.
The employment pattern is unusual for such a small place. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities employ 80 workers, far exceeding any other sector. This suggests many residents commute to logistics hubs or distribution centers in nearby Henderson or along the I-85 corridor. Remote work is also common, with 30.4% working from home.
Street names preserve historic small-town character with Main Street, School Street, and Railroad Street, while US Highway 15 serves as the primary corridor.
ZIP Code 27582 has 313 residents and 141 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 42.2 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (49.5%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (48.2%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 313Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 254Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 308.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 194 | 111 | 130 | 137 | 162 | 143 | 381 | 447 | 409 | 451 | 252 | 358 | 307 | 254 |
| Decennial Census | 289 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 313 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.2
Male Median Age: 37.3
Female Median Age: 45.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 14 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 13 |
| White: | 151 | 47.63% |
| Black: | 155 | 48.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.21% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.32% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.95% |
| Total: | 317 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 47.92% | 37.3 years |
| Females: | 163 | 52.08% | 45.8 years |
| Total: | 313 | 100% | 42.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 243 | 95.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.39% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 3.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 3.94% |
| Total Population: | 254 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 244 | 96.06% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 3.94% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,375, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,788 (30.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,375. Family households earn a median of $61,719 versus $31,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,469). By gender, male median income is $46,667 and female is $46,719, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $52 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,587 | $44,063 | $55,000 | $51,750 | $41,250 | $34,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $48,929 | $48,958 | $54,375 |
| Median Family Income | $42,019 | $43,750 | $61,875 | $52,500 | $36,250 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $93,533 | $75,417 | $64,306 | $65,875 | $61,719 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,958 | $50,313 | $50,938 | $51,750 | $0 | $45,000 | $28,542 | $28,036 | $21,250 | $23,000 | $22,708 | $20,750 | $25,556 | $31,250 |
| Median Male Income | $41,458 | $42,500 | $41,250 | $46,875 | $36,250 | $47,917 | $53,602 | $52,736 | $52,830 | $51,845 | $33,036 | $40,625 | $44,038 | $46,667 |
| Median Female Income | $36,250 | $40,417 | $41,528 | $43,365 | $44,271 | $56,042 | $46,223 | $48,457 | $48,169 | $42,130 | $39,063 | $44,688 | $50,179 | $46,719 |
| Employed: | 112 | 52.83% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 2.36% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 95 | 44.81% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 42 | 37.50% |
| Service: | 24 | 21.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 18.75% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 10.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 11.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 112 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $56,200 (52.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,100. The median gross rent is $1,188, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $703. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.43% (60.49% with a mortgage, 39.51% free-and-clear) and renters 29.57% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.88%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $106,300 | $152,300 | $120,800 | $95,800 | $88,500 | $85,800 | $95,000 | $86,000 | $85,400 | $154,900 | $114,100 | $101,400 | $156,300 | $162,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 35.29% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 26.47% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 26.47% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $650 | $780 | $478 | $482 | $485 | $485 | $1,229 | $1,050 | $736 | $1,188 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 49 | 42.61% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 32 | 27.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 29.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 87.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 12.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 102 | 77.27% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 6.82% |
| Other Units: | 21 | 15.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 32.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.75%). College enrollment is 43.75%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 2.02% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 8.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 39.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 18.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 12.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 12.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 7.07% |
| Total: | 198 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 177 | 89.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 19.19% |
| Private Insurance: | 150 | 51.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 107 | 36.90% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 11.38% |
| Total: | 290 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 257 | 88.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.8% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.2% | 40.8% | 36.3% | 32.6% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 33.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 22.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 43.75% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 27 | 56.25% |
ZIP Code 27582 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 27 people with an annual payroll of $744,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 198Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $170,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $744,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 27Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27582 is located in Granville County, North Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 27582. It covers 1.014 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.014 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1045.35 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3765320Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Stovall town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 27582 is in the Granville County Schools, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.