City

Vilas, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Watauga County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,462Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$289,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.3%
Asian1.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.8%)
HS Graduate862 (26.4%)
Some College448 (13.7%)
Associates419 (12.8%)
Bachelors210 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree1,264 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College13.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$289,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units3,101
Vacant Units859

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Vilas, NC

Vilas is a city in North Carolina, located in Watauga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,462 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Vilas is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Vilas is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vilas is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vilas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28692 4,462 $48,750 $289,200 $985 5.2% 45.2% 73.7%