Davie County is a county in North Carolina, United States, part of the Winston-Salem metropolitan area. It had a population of 42,712 at the 2020 census and covers 264 square miles (683 km2) centred near 35°56′N 80°32′W.
Mocksville is the county seat, and its postal code is 27028. The county holds 3 incorporated towns, several unincorporated communities, and lies in the Eastern time zone.
Towns & Villages in Davie County
Davie County has 3 incorporated towns and a scatter of unincorporated crossroads and rural communities. Only Mocksville and Cooleemee run their own ZIP codes; most other places share Mocksville’s or Advance’s postal code.
| Place | Type | Pop. | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocksville | Town · seat | — | 27028 |
| Cooleemee | Town | — | 27014 |
| Bermuda Run | Town | — | 27006 |
| Advance | Unincorp. | — | 27006 |
| Cornatzer | Unincorp. | — | 27006 |
| Hillsdale | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Sheffield | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Farmington | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Fork | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Smith Grove | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Center | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Cana | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Calahaln | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Jerusalem | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Mount Zion | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| North Cooleemee | Unincorp. | — | 27014 |
| Pino | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
| Redland | Unincorp. | — | 27028 |
The old page’s list also carried subdivision names (Cedar Forest Estates, Country Cove, Creekwood, Davie Gardens, Farmland Acres, Hickory Hill, Oakland Heights, Raintree Estates, Valley Oaks, Wood Lee), a duplicate “Farmington” entry, and a handful of names with no independent corroboration (Bixby, Booetown, Clinton, Davie Crossroads, Elbaville, Ephesus, Four Corners, Frohock Mill site, Heidleberg Settlement, Hodman, Ijames Crossroads, Maine, Martins Store) — omitted here rather than published unverified.
ZIP Codes
- 27028 — Mocksville (also serves the rural east and south of the county)
- 27006 — Advance (also serves Bermuda Run and Cornatzer)
- 27014 — Cooleemee post office box only
Mocksville’s ZIP alone covers roughly six in ten county residents.
Geography
Davie County sits in the Piedmont region between the Yadkin and South Yadkin rivers, which form much of its western and southern boundary. The terrain is rolling farmland and hardwood forest, with part of the county falling inside the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area wine region. Of its 267 square miles, 264 are land and 3.0 square miles are water.
Davie County borders Yadkin County to the north, Forsyth County to the northeast, Davidson County to the east, Rowan County to the south, and Iredell County to the west.
Demographics
Davie County’s population was 42,712 at the 2020 census. Mocksville and the Bermuda Run/Advance area are its two largest population centers. Median household income runs above the North Carolina median of $70,804, reflecting the county’s commuter draw from Winston-Salem. Density is roughly 162 people per square mile.
Economy & Local Life
Davie County’s economy mixes commuter households working in Winston-Salem with local manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism tied to the Yadkin Valley wine trail. Mocksville anchors county government and retail; Bermuda Run is built around golf and residential development along the Yadkin River.
History
Davie County was formed in 1836 from part of Rowan County. It was named for William R. Davie, who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1798 to 1799 and is also remembered as a founder of the University of North Carolina. Mocksville, the county seat, predates the county itself, having grown up around a trading crossroads in the 1700s.
Getting There
Interstate 40 crosses the northern edge of the county, with US 158, US 601, NC 801, and NC 901 serving as the main local routes.
- Winston-Salem — 20 miles northeast
- Statesville — 25 miles west
- Salisbury — 20 miles south
- Charlotte — 55 miles south
The nearest commercial airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Davie County?
It is in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, west of Winston-Salem, in the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.
What is the population of Davie County?
42,712 people, as of the 2020 census.
How big is Davie County?
267 square miles (690 km2) in total, of which 264 square miles is land.
What is the county seat of Davie County?
Mocksville is the county seat.
How many towns are in Davie County?
Three incorporated towns — Mocksville, Cooleemee, and Bermuda Run — plus a number of unincorporated rural communities.
What ZIP codes are in Davie County?
27028 (Mocksville), 27006 (Advance), and 27014 (Cooleemee).
What is Davie County known for?
Part of the Yadkin Valley wine region, with several vineyards and wineries operating within the county.
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