City

Traphill, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,345Population
💰$45,029Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$134,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊14.8%Unemployment▲ 202% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.2% Female 56.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment14.8% ▲ 202% above avg
HS Graduate680 (52.9%)
Some College294 (22.9%)
Associates145 (11.3%)
Bachelors91 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree75 (5.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.9%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
HS Grad52.9%
Some College22.9%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,029 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$134,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units932
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Traphill, NC

Traphill is a city in North Carolina, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,345 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Traphill is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,029 is below the national average. Approximately 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Traphill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Traphill is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Traphill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28685 2,345 $45,029 $134,300 $786 14.8% 12.9% 82.8%