City

Sunbury, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gates County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,060Population
💰$54,293Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$181,400Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 11%Other: 6.1%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black11.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate363 (54.2%)
Some College102 (15.2%)
Associates27 (4%)
Bachelors72 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree106 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.2%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad54.2%
Some College15.2%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,293 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$181,400 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units553
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Sunbury, NC

Sunbury is a city in North Carolina, located in Gates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,060 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Sunbury is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,293 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sunbury is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sunbury is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sunbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27979 1,060 $54,293 $181,400 0.0% 26.6% 78.0%