Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.8% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 79% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,781 (39.6%) |
| Some College | 1,229 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,451 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 710 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 783 (11.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,616 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,753 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,149/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,864 |
| Vacant Units | 590 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Gates County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,516 residents. With a median age of 47.93, it is a mature county.
Gates County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,615 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Gates County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $171,753 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,149. Homeownership rates are high at 82.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Gates County are majority White (63.66%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Gates County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27926 | Corapeake | 1,881 | $57,941 | $237,700 | — | 0.7% | 21.3% |
| 27935 | Eure | 1,386 | $83,088 | $166,200 | $950 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| 27937 | Gates | 3,122 | $66,250 | $146,000 | $1,238 | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| 27938 | Gatesville | 1,863 | $49,757 | $119,200 | — | 12.3% | 9.1% |
| 27946 | Hobbsville | 1,027 | $74,485 | $198,600 | — | 1.2% | 41.3% |
| 27979 | Sunbury | 1,060 | $54,293 | $181,400 | — | 0.0% | 26.6% |