City

Hobbsville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gates County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,027Population
💰$74,485Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$198,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.1% Female 61.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Black: 16.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White81.2%
Black16.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate240 (32.1%)
Some College111 (14.8%)
Associates88 (11.8%)
Bachelors182 (24.3%)
Graduate Degree127 (17%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 24.3%Graduate: 17%Edu
HS Grad32.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors24.3%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,485 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units631
Vacant Units137

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Hobbsville, NC

Hobbsville is a city in North Carolina, located in Gates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,027 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Hobbsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,485 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hobbsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hobbsville is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hobbsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27946 1,027 $74,485 $198,600 1.2% 41.3% 86.2%