Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 37 min6:04 am – 8:41 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 42 min7:27 am – 5:10 pm
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People2,181 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 20.00 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting31.8% unemployment rate12% of adults are in the labour force, 176 employedMain industries: education and health care 45%, retail 18%, finance, insurance and real estate 16%Average commute 22 minutes27% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 6% take public transport, 39% walk or cycle, 18% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateForsyth County, NC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality64% of days had good air in 2025232 of 365 days measured133 moderate daysMedian index 45, worst day 100main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Forsyth County monitors, NC
Drinking waterCountry Living Aptsserves 66 people from ground water2 health-based violations since 2021latest Dec 2024: lead and copper, treatment technique10 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town