City

Ferguson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,368Population
💰$36,345Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊16.0%Unemployment▲ 227% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Black: 5%Race
White95.0%
Black5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 227% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.6%)
HS Graduate228 (29.5%)
Some College75 (9.7%)
Associates208 (26.9%)
Bachelors160 (20.7%)
Graduate Degree91 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 26.9%Bachelors: 20.7%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College9.7%
Associates26.9%
Bachelors20.7%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,345 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Rent$561/mo
Total Housing Units813
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Ferguson, NC

Ferguson is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,368 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Ferguson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,345 is well below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.0%, more than double the national average.

The population of Ferguson is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferguson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28624 1,368 $36,345 $561 16.0% 32.4% 69.6%