| ZIP Code | 28654 |
|---|---|
| City | Moravian Falls |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft |
| Latitude | 36.058516 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.159305 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37193 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.1 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.4% ▼ 91% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 754 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 214 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 240 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 426 (20.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 456 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,486 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $941/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,953 |
| Vacant Units | 558 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,953 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 558 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 28654 is located in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, within Wilkes County. With a population of 3,287, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.1 years. Economically, 28654 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,486 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28654 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $941 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 64% since 2019.
The population of 28654 is primarily White (90.48%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28654 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 28654 in Moravian Falls, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,287 residents, a median household income of $53,486, and a median home value of $234,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.