City

Gates, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gates County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,122Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$146,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊17.2%Unemployment▲ 251% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 42.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White51.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Black42.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment17.2% ▲ 251% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.5%)
HS Graduate616 (30.9%)
Some College465 (23.3%)
Associates469 (23.5%)
Bachelors205 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree211 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College23.3%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$146,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,238/mo
Total Housing Units1,307
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Gates, NC

Gates is a city in North Carolina, located in Gates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,122 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Gates is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gates is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,238 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gates is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gates
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27937 3,122 $66,250 $146,000 $1,238 17.2% 20.9% 87.1%