City

Gatesville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gates County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,863Population
💰$49,757Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$119,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓9.1%College Grads▼ 77% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 151% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.9%Hispanic: 7%Black: 51.1%Race
White41.9%
Hispanic7.0%
Black51.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
13%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads9.1% ▼ 77% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 151% above avg
HS Graduate544 (44.3%)
Some College129 (10.5%)
Associates443 (36.1%)
Bachelors28 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree83 (6.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 36.1%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 6.8%Edu
HS Grad44.3%
Some College10.5%
Associates36.1%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate6.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,757 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$119,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units874
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
57%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Gatesville, NC

Gatesville is a city in North Carolina, located in Gates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,863 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Gatesville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,757 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gatesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gatesville is less-educated. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gatesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27938 1,863 $49,757 $119,200 12.3% 9.1% 82.1%