City

Thurmond, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,381Population
💰$46,268Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓13.1%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.7%Other: 2%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads13.1% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.1%)
HS Graduate377 (42.6%)
Some College157 (17.8%)
Associates215 (24.3%)
Bachelors44 (5%)
Graduate Degree72 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College17.8%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,268 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units687
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Thurmond, NC

Thurmond is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,381 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Thurmond is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,268 is below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thurmond is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thurmond is less-educated. 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thurmond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28683 1,381 $46,268 $155,400 $678 2.3% 13.1% 73.0%