City

North Wilkesboro, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥21,557Population
💰$49,578Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$151,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 11%Black: 5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.2%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic11.0%
Black5.0%
Asian0.9%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma213 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,095 (33.6%)
Some College2,078 (17%)
Associates1,424 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,916 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree2,467 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,578 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$151,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units9,647
Vacant Units1,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About North Wilkesboro, NC

North Wilkesboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,557 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, North Wilkesboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,578 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in North Wilkesboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $714 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Wilkesboro is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.89%).

North Wilkesboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in North Wilkesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28659 21,557 $49,578 $151,700 $714 6.9% 36.0% 66.1%

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