City

Lowgap, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Surry County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,362Population
💰$61,395Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$182,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.4%)
HS Graduate368 (26.5%)
Some College303 (21.8%)
Associates192 (13.8%)
Bachelors114 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree391 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College21.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,395 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$182,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$596/mo
Total Housing Units1,476
Vacant Units394

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
53%
About Lowgap, NC

Lowgap is a city in North Carolina, located in Surry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,362 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Lowgap is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,395 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lowgap is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $596 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lowgap is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lowgap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27024 2,362 $61,395 $182,300 $596 6.0% 36.4% 86.7%