City

Dudley, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,433Population
💰$40,821Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$92,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.4%Hispanic: 37.8%Black: 37%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White21.4%
Hispanic37.8%
Black37.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty27.0% ▲ 170% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma151 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,863 (39.1%)
Some College544 (11.4%)
Associates843 (17.7%)
Bachelors685 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree682 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,821 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$92,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units4,336
Vacant Units637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Dudley, NC

Dudley is a city in North Carolina, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,433 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, Dudley is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,821 is below the national average. Approximately 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dudley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dudley is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 37.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Dudley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28333 10,433 $40,821 $92,800 $859 4.4% 28.7% 64.8%