City

Wadesboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anson County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,595Population
💰$36,139Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$109,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 52.9%Asian: 3.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White38.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black52.9%
Asian3.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,328 (42.5%)
Some College898 (16.4%)
Associates660 (12.1%)
Bachelors721 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree849 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.9%Renter: 38.1%Tenure
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,139 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$109,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units4,768
Vacant Units843

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Wadesboro, NC

Wadesboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Anson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,595 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Wadesboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,139 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wadesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wadesboro is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wadesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28170 9,595 $36,139 $109,900 $825 8.6% 28.7% 61.9%