City

Millers Creek, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,629Population
💰$57,232Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$181,700Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma115 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,260 (37.8%)
Some College475 (14.3%)
Associates352 (10.6%)
Bachelors525 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree602 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College14.3%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,232 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$181,700 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$641/mo
Total Housing Units2,690
Vacant Units586

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Millers Creek, NC

Millers Creek is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,629 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Millers Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,232 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Millers Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $641 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Millers Creek is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Millers Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28651 4,629 $57,232 $181,700 $641 5.8% 33.9% 83.7%