City

Deep Gap, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Watauga County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,240Population
💰$62,667Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$308,000Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 0.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Black0.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate391 (26.9%)
Some College226 (15.6%)
Associates276 (19%)
Bachelors115 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree439 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College15.6%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,667 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$308,000 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units1,348
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Deep Gap, NC

Deep Gap is a city in North Carolina, located in Watauga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,240 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Deep Gap is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,667 is below the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Deep Gap is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deep Gap is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.52%).

Deep Gap, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Deep Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28618 2,240 $62,667 $308,000 $1,057 4.7% 38.2% 74.9%