City

Ararat, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Surry County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,294Population
💰$85,911Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$190,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 27.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic27.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.3%)
HS Graduate318 (25.6%)
Some College122 (9.8%)
Associates206 (16.6%)
Bachelors244 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree326 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College9.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,911 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$190,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units995
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Ararat, NC

Ararat is a city in North Carolina, located in Surry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,294 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Ararat is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,911 is near the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ararat is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ararat is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.75%).

Ararat, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Ararat
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27007 2,294 $85,911 $190,300 $710 1.8% 45.8% 79.6%