City

Moravian Falls, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,287Population
💰$53,486Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$234,400Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓42.0%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 5.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.9%
Asian5.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
15%
45–64
27%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.0% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.5%)
HS Graduate754 (35.9%)
Some College214 (10.2%)
Associates240 (11.4%)
Bachelors426 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree456 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,486 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$234,400 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$941/mo
Total Housing Units1,953
Vacant Units558

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Moravian Falls, NC

Moravian Falls is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,287 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Moravian Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,486 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Moravian Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $941 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moravian Falls is well-educated. 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moravian Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28654 3,287 $53,486 $234,400 $941 0.4% 42.0% 79.6%