County

Warren County, NC

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥14,026Population
💰$46,891Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$104,841Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 50.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5%Race
White34.0%
Hispanic4.8%
Black50.7%
Asian0.9%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma92 (1%)
HS Graduate3,637 (40.1%)
Some College1,410 (15.5%)
Associates1,357 (14.9%)
Bachelors963 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,618 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College15.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,891 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$104,841 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units7,836
Vacant Units2,036

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Warren County, NC

Warren County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,026 residents. With a median age of 40.06, it is a middle-aged county.

Warren County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,890 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 21.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Warren County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,841 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $807. Homeownership rates are high at 66.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Warren County are majority Black (50.71%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Warren County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 6 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 Codes in Warren County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27551 Macon 1,888 $77,778 $172,500 $1,018 3.6% 44.2%
27563 Norlina 5,300 $39,732 $87,300 $703 6.7% 23.4%
27589 Warrenton 6,763 $43,878 $99,700 $830 9.1% 27.3%