City

Mc Grady, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,581Population
💰$43,391Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$121,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓19.8%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads19.8% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma273 (22.9%)
HS Graduate229 (19.2%)
Some College306 (25.7%)
Associates147 (12.3%)
Bachelors87 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree149 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 22.9%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS22.9%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College25.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$100k–$150k
66%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,391 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$121,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$648/mo
Total Housing Units617
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Mc Grady, NC

Mc Grady is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,581 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Mc Grady is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,391 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Grady is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $648 per month.

The population of Mc Grady is less-educated. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mc Grady
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28649 1,581 $43,391 $121,900 $648 2.5% 19.8% 59.3%