County

Yadkin County, NC

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥38,828Population
💰$59,744Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$180,388Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White82.7%
Hispanic11.7%
Black2.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma550 (2.2%)
HS Graduate8,754 (35.5%)
Some College3,942 (16%)
Associates3,975 (16.1%)
Bachelors3,148 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree4,314 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,744 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$180,388 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units17,833
Vacant Units2,517

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Yadkin County, NC

Yadkin County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,828 residents. With a median age of 44.31, it is a middle-aged county.

Yadkin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,743 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Yadkin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $180,388 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $727. Homeownership rates are high at 77.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Yadkin County are primarily White (82.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Yadkin County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 5 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 Yadkin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
27011 Boonville 5,109 $66,861 $161,100 $734 2.1% 31.8%
27018 East Bend 7,838 $66,725 $223,700 $723 4.8% 33.1%
27020 Hamptonville 5,854 $47,590 $149,300 $778 7.8% 32.4%
28642 Jonesville 5,591 $45,781 $131,600 $565 4.7% 25.3%
27055 Yadkinville 14,436 $63,770 $195,200 $771 5.8% 29.2%