Yadkin County is a county in North Carolina, United States, in the Yadkin Valley wine country between Winston-Salem and the Blue Ridge foothills. It had a population of 37,214 at the 2020 census and covers 338 square miles (874.7 km2), of which 335 square miles are land, centred near 36°10′N 80°40′W.
Yadkinville is the county seat, and its postal code is 27055. The county has four incorporated towns — Yadkinville, Boonville, East Bend, and Jonesville — plus a scatter of unincorporated crossroads communities. Yadkin County sits entirely in the Eastern time zone and is part of the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.
Towns & Villages in Yadkin County
Yadkin County has no cities of its own; its four towns are all small, and most of the county’s land is farmland, vineyards, and unincorporated crossroads settlements that never took on formal government.
| Place | Type | Pop. | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkinville | Town · seat | 2,995 | 27055 |
| Jonesville | Town | 2,308 | 28642 |
| Boonville | Town | 1,185 | 27011 |
| East Bend | Town | 634 | 27018 |
| Hamptonville | Unincorp. | — | 27020 |
| Courtney | Unincorp. | — | 27055 |
| Fall Creek | Unincorp. | — | — |
| Forbush | Unincorp. | — | — |
| Union Grove | Unincorp. | — | — |
ZIP Codes
- 27055 — Yadkinville (also serves Courtney)
- 27011 — Boonville
- 27018 — East Bend
- 28642 — Jonesville
- 27020 — Hamptonville
Smaller crossroads communities such as Fall Creek, Forbush, and Union Grove have no dedicated ZIP code and are served by the nearest town post office.
Geography
Yadkin County lies in the western Piedmont, drained by the Yadkin River, which forms most of its eastern border. Terrain rises gently from the river bottoms toward rolling hills near the Wilkes County line, and the county’s well-drained slopes are the reason the entire county sits inside the federally recognized Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area. Land makes up 335 of the county’s 338 square miles, with the remainder in the Yadkin River and its tributaries.
Yadkin County borders five other North Carolina counties: Surry County to the north, Forsyth County to the east, Davie County to the southeast, Iredell County to the south, and Wilkes County to the west.
Demographics
Yadkin County had 37,214 residents at the 2020 census, with a 2025 estimate of 38,325. Yadkinville and Jonesville are the two largest communities, followed by Boonville. Median household income in Yadkin County runs below the North Carolina state figure of $70,804 (2023 ACS), reflecting the county’s agricultural and manufacturing employment base. Population density is about 111 people per square mile, concentrated along the US 421 and US 601 corridors.
Economy & Local Life
Manufacturing and agriculture anchor the local economy. Unifi Manufacturing, a recycled-plastics polymer plant, is the largest private employer in Yadkin County. Vineyards and wineries across the county draw on the Yadkin Valley AVA designation, and poultry and cattle farming remain common on the county’s rural land. The Yadkin County Agricultural Fair, held each September in Yadkinville, is the county’s biggest annual gathering.
History
Yadkin County was created in 1850 from the western part of Surry County and named for the Yadkin River, which runs along its border. The original county seat was a settlement called Wilson; it was renamed Yadkinville in 1852. At its creation the county counted 9,808 residents, a figure that has since nearly quadrupled.
Getting There
Interstate 77 skirts the county’s eastern edge, with US 21, US 421, US 601, and NC 67 carrying most local traffic through Yadkinville, Boonville, and East Bend.
- Winston-Salem — 20 miles east
- North Wilkesboro — 20 miles west
- Mocksville — 15 miles southeast
- Elkin — 10 miles north
The nearest commercial airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro; Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a larger option about 75 miles south. Amtrak’s closest station is in High Point, on the Piedmont/Carolinian line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yadkinville postcode?
27055.
What is the population of Yadkin County?
Yadkin County had a population of 37,214 at the 2020 census, with a 2025 estimate of 38,325.
Which town is the Yadkin County seat?
Yadkinville is the county seat.
What is Yadkin County known for?
The entire county lies within the Yadkin Valley AVA, North Carolina’s first federally recognized wine region, and it is home to Unifi Manufacturing, the county’s largest private employer.
Which counties border Yadkin County?
Surry, Forsyth, Davie, Iredell, and Wilkes counties surround Yadkin County.
What is the largest town in Yadkin County?
Yadkinville, with 2,995 residents at the 2020 census, is the county’s largest incorporated town.
What time zone is Yadkin County in?
Yadkin County observes Eastern time year-round, switching to daylight time in spring and back in fall like the rest of North Carolina.
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